Talk about what to shoot in Michigan

[claybuster]

Is anyone doing anything this weekend? Or has living in Michigan made everyone so broke we can't afford it? I'm going to Greenfield Village today and Kensington metro park tomorrow for some nature pics. Kensington nature center is great for nature shots,birds etc. A few shots at Kensington in my flickr:http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikedee-photos/sets/72157610697499708/
Mike

[Jon, The Elder]

I was just informed that today is scheduled for edging installation in the flower garden.

[claybuster]

I was just informed that today is scheduled for edging installation in the flower garden.
bw! If i wasn't going to Greenfield Village today I would walk down the street and help you out;)

[Jon, The Elder]

Thanks for the kind thought !

[izthistaken]

Monday there is an Autocross event on Belle Isle that I might go to.

[Jon, The Elder]

How do you find out about these events?

[izthistaken]

Someone from my car club told me, that's how. :) That's how I find out about car stuff. :)

[tekkie]

How do you find out about these events?

all the detroit scca ones are here http://myautoevents.com/pls/mae/frmClubDetail.Show?psCLUB_ID=3

if you know the other club names you can search as well

[Jon, The Elder]

Thanks guys. My last major auto event was that I produced the 1985-86-87 Detroit Gran Prix video for the DGP association. After a Formula One experience, nothing else can come close.

Except working with McKeon and Prudhomme at the Long Beach Cal. Dragstrip in the early 60's, that is.

[The Stig]

My last major auto event was that I produced the 1985-86-87 Detroit Gran Prix video for the DGP association. After a Formula One experience, nothing else can come close.


Nice...............

You going to be up early for Monaco tomorrow?

[jeffg11]

Baker's car show in Milford today (3pm)

Every saturday 8:00am - 10:00am, Caffeine Cars, and Croissants @ AutoZone on Woodward

Next Sunday (May 31) Open Track Day at Waterford Hills

June 6th and 7th, Race #2 at Waterford Hills

[izthistaken]

Every Wednesday night in Mount Clemens is a car show/cruise.

[Mike30D]

Baker's car show in Milford today (3pm)

Don't forget, Baker's car show is every Sunday...

[Jon Foster]

The Mayfaire Renaissance Festival is running through the end of this weekend. It's in Marshall, Michigan. Ren faires are the best place for people shots. We were there last weekend.

2009 Mayfaire Renaissance Festival (http://www.pbase.com/jfoster/2009_mayfaire_renaissance_festival)

Greenfield Village had a cool civil war reenactment this past weekend too.

2009 Greenfield Village Civil War Reenactment (http://www.pbase.com/jfoster/2009_memorial_day__greenfield_village)

Jon.

[PhotosGuy]

Don't forget, Baker's car show is every Sunday... I have to go this year. I hear they get hundreds of cars. From 7Am to 4PM Sunday they will have an F-body show before the regular meet. Expect about 280 Camaro & Firebirds to be there (http://www.mifbody.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=23021) as well as the GM launch team for the 2010 Camaro.
Bakers is at 2025 S. Milford road, Milford. www.MIFbody.com/meetgreet

Get one of these if you see one at a meet. He lists every weekend & daily meet in the metro area: http://www.cruisnews.com/

Jammin' Jerry lists a few on his site: http://jamminjerry.com/Home_Page.php
& here:
http://jamminjerry.com/2008_Car_Shows.html

[Jon, The Elder]

We will be shooting at the Romeo reenactment festival, Saturday for sure and maybe longer.

[izthistaken]

Next Tuesday. Hot Rod Power Tour will be at Metropolitan Park, then there is a cruise in Warren that night.

[Jon Foster]

We will be shooting at the Romeo reenactment festival, Saturday for sure and maybe longer.

Jon, Saturday as in today/this weekend? And where is the reenactment located?

Jon.

[Jon Foster]

I think I found it...

http://www.romeoobserver.com/Story.asp?page=what&storyid=14511

Jon.

[PhotosGuy]

Next Tuesday. Hot Rod Power Tour will be at Metropolitan Park, then there is a cruise in Warren that night. Tuesday is the first "memorial" meet at Pampas Lanes, about 13-1/2 mile in the W. side of Van Dyke.
Thursday is the bi-monthly meet at the Chrysler Museum, one of the best in the area.

[Jon Foster]

There was a nice "street cruiser" meet at the corner of our sub today but I had to stay home and wait for the power company to come out and fix the transformer in our backyard again. This is the second time since Thursday night... Ya, DTE sucks.

Jon.

[Jon, The Elder]

The Romeo Lions Military reenactment was kinda fun. It was their first so the displays and fringe activities were a little rough.

Some really interesting rolling hardware. The quad .50 was very impressive.
Some random shots= http://www.pbase.com/jpferguson/romeo

[carianoff]

Re: Seen this?
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=626294

Oh this Michigan thread! Thx Photosguy.

[Jon Foster]

The Romeo Lions Military reenactment was kinda fun. It was their first so the displays and fringe activities were a little rough.

Some really interesting rolling hardware. The quad .50 was very impressive.
Some random shots= http://www.pbase.com/jpferguson/romeo

Good shots Jon. We couldn't make it to this past weekend. But I will try for the July or September events.

Jon.

[tjaudet829]

Next Tuesday. Hot Rod Power Tour will be at Metropolitan Park, then there is a cruise in Warren that night.
Iz,
Any shots from the power tour?

[izthistaken]

Iz,
Any shots from the power tour?
That's a silly question. :lol:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/30705352@N04/sets/72157619467550041/

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3347/3614337998_03d2a09c29_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3368/3613514869_e9f70d77cf_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3653/3615095930_b96f1820ba_b.jpg

[tjaudet829]

Thanks Matt,
Found out about this event too late, You captured it quite well.
Jeff

[izthistaken]

Thank you. Glad I could give you something to enjoy. You'll definitely need to make it next year. What a blast. So many hot cars!

[The_Terminator]

So, did anyone get any shots of the demolition of the old Tigers stadium? Didn't make it out there, but would love to see some shots.

[The Stig]

^ Drove by there the other day but didn't have my camera. Still plenty of building left for them to demolish - therefore time to get some pics.

Speaking of which - anyone know what's going on at Michigan Central Station? There are work crews there digging up the park in front of the place and there are some large amounts of dirt sitting there now. Are they really carrying out their threat to demo the place?

[TroyRaymond]

Sun and Sand... I'll be at Silver Lake Sand Dunes just North of Muskegon all day Saturday shooting the 09 Baja Bash, a large scale radio controlled car shootout of all the manufacturers, people from all over the U.S., Gasoline powered cars 2.5' long and over 20lbs. Something I do every year. I'll have my kites with me so KAP (kite aerial photography) may also be happening as I have some new stuff to test. Just a heads up to let anyone locally know I'll be in the area, if you care to stop in I can tell you how to walk in if you don't have a vehicle setup for the dunes, not a long walk. We'll be there from 9 am until we're fried. ;)

Photos from last year.

http://troyraymond.smugmug.com/photos/318425811_UU57v-M.jpg

This was at the very first 'small' turnout...
http://troyraymond.smugmug.com/photos/317711881_tURpV-M-1.jpg
http://troyraymond.smugmug.com/photos/318189837_H3axx-L.jpg

Troy

[Jon Foster]

A bit too far to drive for us on Saturday. I'll bet it's going to be fun and offer a bunch of great photo ops.

Jon.

[JRB]

So, did anyone get any shots of the demolition of the old Tigers stadium? Didn't make it out there, but would love to see some shots.

Here's a couple from yesterday... Almost gone except for the memories.:(

[TroyRaymond]

Heres a few photos from Sat.

http://troyraymond.smugmug.com/photos/571115212_EPBmx-L.jpg
>>> Larger photo (http://troyraymond.smugmug.com/photos/571115212_EPBmx-X2.jpg) <<< 9 photos stitched.

http://troyraymond.smugmug.com/photos/571110757_8tG4g-S.jpghttp://troyraymond.smugmug.com/photos/571109942_5PRAs-S.jpg

http://troyraymond.smugmug.com/photos/571110558_oakzN-S.jpghttp://troyraymond.smugmug.com/photos/571110052_XRCEu-S.jpg

http://troyraymond.smugmug.com/photos/571111281_CNjQb-S.jpghttp://troyraymond.smugmug.com/photos/571111023_wZSUr-S.jpg

Troy

[The_Terminator]

Here's a couple from yesterday... Almost gone except for the memories.:(Thanks for posting those photos. I didn't go to many games as a kid, but my first baseball that I ever went to was when my Uncle took me to a Tigers game way back when.

Tonight is the Southfield fireworks at 10:10pm. (http://www.cityofsouthfield.com/NewsEvents/tabid/158/newsid1480/568/mid/1480/Star-Spangled-Southfield-Fireworks-set-for-Wednesday-June-24/Default.aspx) I'll be shooting from one of the side streets that has become popular over the last two or three years.
Last year I shot the whole thing with my Nifty Fifty. I think I'll do the same for this year.

Here is a photo that I took last year:
http://mroberg.smugmug.com/photos/318809199_oA9dc-O.jpg

[The_Terminator]

Well, I just got back from the fireworks, and I got so many shots that I'm happy with, I'm having a difficult time choosing which ones to post!
I'll try to get some up shortly.

****Edit***

Here is a quick sample of some of them:
http://mroberg.smugmug.com/photos/573375878_i3udx-O.jpg

http://mroberg.smugmug.com/photos/573368988_Rjh7E-O.jpg

http://mroberg.smugmug.com/photos/573368974_oZJq7-O.jpg

http://mroberg.smugmug.com/photos/573368951_LAEAz-O.jpg

[Jon Foster]

Excellent shots!

Jon.

[The_Terminator]

Thank you!

[BigStig]

I think it is the Howel Baloon Fest this weekend.

[JRB]

Fireworks look great...

[Jon Foster]

I think it is the Howel Baloon Fest this weekend.

Yep. I didn't have a chance to go out there today but if we have time tomorrow we'll head out there for a few...

Jon.

[The_Terminator]

Thanks JRB!

I think we are planning on heading out to Howell today.
We'll see if we can get the family together.
I'll keep an eye open for any of you POTNers.

*****edit******

Here's some from the Michigan Balloon Fest Today.
Are any of these people fellow POTN'ers?

http://mroberg.smugmug.com/photos/576753387_pYLi7-O.jpg

http://mroberg.smugmug.com/photos/576753404_jBHAu-O.jpg

This fellow saw me taking his picture and took my picture as well, I think:
http://mroberg.smugmug.com/photos/576753426_uJ2ky-O.jpg

Notice the Black Rapid strap there on the XT:
http://mroberg.smugmug.com/photos/576753393_uwJ4R-O.jpg

[The Stig]

http://www.yankeeairmuseum.org/airshow/

Thunder Over Michigan coming in 2 weeks (7/18-7/19) to Ypsilanti area, and the Blue Angels will be there again this year.

[Sittingshooter]

If you wait until November, you can shoot the Wolverines loss to Ohio State... Im sorry, I just couldn't resist.... All in good fun... Go Big Ten...

[The Stig]

If you wait until November, you can shoot the Wolverines loss to Ohio State... Im sorry, I just couldn't resist.... All in good fun... Go Big Ten...


oooooooohhhhh lolol

[Mike30D]

Just wanted to remind everyone that the SP 4449 Steam Locomotive is on it's way to Michigan for Trainfestival 2009 in Owosso. It's scheduled to arrive on the 19th. You can track it's movements here: http://www.trainfestival2009.com/gps.html

There will be lots of people chasing it to Durand, pick your spot out now! :)

Also, don't forget the NKP 765 will be on it's way soon, no official info on what route it's taking. If I hear any more info, I will post it here.

[izthistaken]

^That should be pretty cool.

[frzndaqiri]

Thunder Over Michigan looks cool, but no way I can afford admission this year. :(

Thanks for the train link! That looks doable, and very fun.

[The Stig]

Thunder Over Michigan looks cool, but no way I can afford admission this year. :(

Thanks for the train link! That looks doable, and very fun.

Just park along Ecorse Rd like 1000 other people :)

[shaner123]

Hey guys. A friend and I wish to get inside Michigan Central Station in Detroit and shoot, today i drove by and noticed the hole that was in the fence is now patched.

does anyone have some tips on entering the building? do the cops patrol the property often? and if they do, do they care about guys with cameras taking a look around?? i mean, i think they have worse things to worry about in detroit.

anyways, i could use some tips on getting access inside the building, besides cutting the fence.. im not sure im willing to get a B&E on my record to take some photos!

thanks alot in advance for any tips!

[frzndaqiri]

Stig (love the name - saw a car once w/ the same on a license plate near Troy couldn't catch if the driver had a helmet)
Yeah, I considered it. Might still. But I don't have a very long lens, and wasn't sure if it would be worth the hassle. You know you're a photo addict when you only attend things to shoot.... ;)

[izthistaken]

Hey guys. A friend and I wish to get inside Michigan Central Station in Detroit and shoot, today i drove by and noticed the hole that was in the fence is now patched.

does anyone have some tips on entering the building? do the cops patrol the property often? and if they do, do they care about guys with cameras taking a look around?? i mean, i think they have worse things to worry about in detroit.

anyways, i could use some tips on getting access inside the building, besides cutting the fence.. im not sure im willing to get a B&E on my record to take some photos!

thanks alot in advance for any tips!
PM replied. :)

[Jon Foster]

Just wanted to remind everyone that the SP 4449 Steam Locomotive is on it's way to Michigan for Trainfestival 2009 in Owosso. It's scheduled to arrive on the 19th. You can track it's movements here: http://www.trainfestival2009.com/gps.html

There will be lots of people chasing it to Durand, pick your spot out now! :)

Also, don't forget the NKP 765 will be on it's way soon, no official info on what route it's taking. If I hear any more info, I will post it here.

Good link. I've been told the Daylight will leave Chicago at 8:00 AM on Sunday morning. It will follow the Amtrak route. If you head to Durand I would suggest getting there early. We are going to try getting there around 10:00 AM.

Jon.

[Mike30D]

Yeah, it left for Chicago this morning at 8 am central time. It's scheduled to arrive in Durand at 4 pm tomorrow. There were some changes to the route through Chicago as some overhead clearance issues popped up.

For those that aren't going to make it to Trainfestival, the NKP 765 will be back in Michigan in October to run fall color tours with the PM 1225. I believe there's more info on the SRI (Steam Railroading Institute) web site.

EDIT: It will stay in Michigan City overnight and leave from there in the morning to head to Durand.

[Jon Foster]

So what time is it due to arrive in Durand now? Michigan City isn't that far by rail...

Edit: Mike, where are you in Highland? We are just south of 59. Over by Williams Lake road. Actually, right where Union Lake dead ends at Elizabeth Lake. Are you going to Durand for sure tomorrow? What time are you planning to get there?

Jon.

[The Stig]

Stig (love the name - saw a car once w/ the same on a license plate near Troy couldn't catch if the driver had a helmet)
Yeah, I considered it. Might still. But I don't have a very long lens, and wasn't sure if it would be worth the hassle. You know you're a photo addict when you only attend things to shoot.... ;)


Funny enough - I had the SAME discussion with my wife. She asked if I was still planning to go to Thunder, and I said I was wavering because I didn't have the "right" equipment to get the shots I know I would want (I saw the show I think 2 years back when the Angels were last there) It's always a good time, but I ended up backing out myself for the same reasons lol

[Jon Foster]

Ok, I think the Daylight is due into Durand at 4:00 PM Sunday. We'll try to get there around 2:00 PM ish.

Jon.

[Mike30D]

So what time is it due to arrive in Durand now? Michigan City isn't that far by rail...

Edit: Mike, where are you in Highland? We are just south of 59. Over by Williams Lake road. Actually, right where Union Lake dead ends at Elizabeth Lake. Are you going to Durand for sure tomorrow? What time are you planning to get there?

Jon.

We live right near 59 and Milford Rd.

I'm still debating about Durand, not sure if I want to fight the foamers out there tomorrow. If I go, I won't be out there until around 2 pm.

The Amtrak train stopped in Chicago tonight, SP 4449 apparently went on to Michigan City for the overnight. Tomorrow at 8 am, the Amtrak train will leave and meet up with the 4449 and continue on it's way.

[Jon Foster]

Well, if you do go, maybe we'll see ya there. If possible we'll park by the tracks on the north side. Our truck is a silver F-350 4 door dually with a cap. Or I'll be the half bald dark haired guy with a beard and probably have at least one kid in tow if not 3.

Jon.

[Mike30D]

Well, I'll be damned.... that was you next to me yesterday.....

I was the idiot who tried to climb up on the van and broke my windshield.

Wish I could've stayed to see it come into town....

The word going around is NKP 765 is coming up tomorrow morning, maybe Milan, maybe up the CSX Toledo Sub to stop in Plymouth for water and then head west to the GLC and then north to Durand and Owosso.

If you want to get a heads up on it, you might head over to Railroadfan.com as I'm sure a few of the members over there will be out to chase it.

[izthistaken]

Well, I'll be damned.... that was you next to me yesterday.....

I was the idiot who tried to climb up on the van and broke my windshield.

Wish I could've stayed to see it come into town....

The word going around is NKP 765 is coming up tomorrow morning, maybe Milan, maybe up the CSX Toledo Sub to stop in Plymouth for water and then head west to the GLC and then north to Durand and Owosso.

If you want to get a heads up on it, you might head over to Railroadfan.com as I'm sure a few of the members over there will be out to chase it.
:lol::lol::lol:

[Mike30D]

:lol::lol::lol:

Yeah, I was so pissed that it did that....

I thought to myself.."when I shot pics down at Tiger Stadium when it was being torn down, I climbed up and there was no problem, so it should be fine"

um, NOT.

Good thing for insurance.

[Jon Foster]

Well, I'll be damned.... that was you next to me yesterday.....

I was the idiot who tried to climb up on the van and broke my windshield.

Wish I could've stayed to see it come into town....

The word going around is NKP 765 is coming up tomorrow morning, maybe Milan, maybe up the CSX Toledo Sub to stop in Plymouth for water and then head west to the GLC and then north to Durand and Owosso.

If you want to get a heads up on it, you might head over to Railroadfan.com as I'm sure a few of the members over there will be out to chase it.

That figures. I was tempted to ask your name too. Well, it was nice to meet you anyway. You should have stayed a few minutes longer and had a burger with us. Most of the good light was gone when the train came in but after waiting that long I wasn't going to leave. I got a few decent shots. I posted them in the Transportation section.

Sorry about your windshield! I know how bad that kind of thing sucks.

I should probably go to work in the morning as I need to make some money this week if possible. But I would love to catch the Nickel Plate coming into town.

Jon.

[shaner123]

Hey guys.. Does anyone know if there are some good buildings in downtown Detroit that are accessible to urban exploration?

I just had a great shoot in Michigan Central Station

Now im hoping to get into the Lafayette Building, The Book Tower or Metropolitan Building

Any ideas if any of these are accessible? Or any suggestions?

[Jon Foster]

The old Packard Plant is still fairly popular.

Jon.

[izthistaken]

Hey guys.. Does anyone know if there are some good buildings in downtown Detroit that are accessible to urban exploration?

I just had a great shoot in Michigan Central Station

Now im hoping to get into the Lafayette Building, The Book Tower or Metropolitan Building

Any ideas if any of these are accessible? Or any suggestions?
Where are your pics?
The old Packard Plant is still fairly popular.

Jon.
This is the truth. I hope to make it back there. I chose jet skiing over going back there again a few weeks back. I need to go back. :lol:

[Jon Foster]

Matt, do you ever make it up to these parts? The White Lake, Waterford, Pontiac area?

Jon.

[shaner123]

Michigan Central Station Pics
V V V V
http://picasaweb.google.ca/williamsmitchell/MichiganCentralStation?authkey=Gv1sRgCIf2kMDt7MrZU Q#

ya.. i was thinking about getting out to the packard plant.. i drove past it and its really wide open

but i was still hoping to get into some downtown stuff...

[izthistaken]

Matt, do you ever make it up to these parts? The White Lake, Waterford, Pontiac area?

Jon.
Yeah a little bit. I work in Romeo so I usually hate coming back over that way but I'll do it. :)
Michigan Central Station Pics
V V V V
http://picasaweb.google.ca/williamsmitchell/MichiganCentralStation?authkey=Gv1sRgCIf2kMDt7MrZU Q#

ya.. i was thinking about getting out to the packard plant.. i drove past it and its really wide open

but i was still hoping to get into some downtown stuff...
Nice stuff man. I love the shadows, they make for some awesome pictures. Thanks for sharing man. I still wanna go in there again and spend a whole day. I'm not sure where else to go. I REALLY wanna get in the old library, it's right next to MCS.

[Mike30D]

Jon,

If you're out there somewhere and read this within the hour, NKP 765 is on it's way to AA at the moment and is heading north to Osmer where GLC will pick it up and head north. Not sure if they're going to let it lead or not. Heading out to Howell to see if I can get a good spot.

[shaner123]

Nice stuff man. I love the shadows, they make for some awesome pictures. Thanks for sharing man. I still wanna go in there again and spend a whole day. I'm not sure where else to go. I REALLY wanna get in the old library, it's right next to MCS.

thanks... and me too of the library.. i saw some kids coming out of there when i was at MCS.. so i guess its accessible!

[izthistaken]

thanks... and me too of the library.. i saw some kids coming out of there when i was at MCS.. so i guess its accessible!
REALLY?! When I went they re-boarded it up. I heard there is a tree growing through all the floors of that place!!! I really wanna get in there.

[shaner123]

REALLY?! When I went they re-boarded it up. I heard there is a tree growing through all the floors of that place!!! I really wanna get in there.

i saw them sliding under the fence in the area i marked here

http://maps.google.ca/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=42.328509,-83.076253&daddr=15th+St&geocode=%3BFWLihQIdAFsM-w&hl=en&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=0&sz=19&dirflg=w&sll=42.328492,-83.075384&sspn=0.001281,0.00284&ie=UTF8&ll=42.328541,-83.075303&spn=0.001281,0.00284&t=h&z=19

i don't want to get your hopes up too much, but i thought they came from the building, maybe they just cut though the lot..
they probably boarded it up after they found that frozen dead guy in there!

[izthistaken]

Well getting in the fence wouldn't really be the issue. I think getting INSIDE is the problem.

They boarded it up again when they said they were going to tear down MCS and all the Urban X's were going in there before they knocked it down and figured people would try going in there too. We went a few weeks after that and noticed fresh new boards on the Library.

[shaner123]

next time im over there ill talk a walk by and see if anyone has made a new door of one of the boards.. ill let you know!

[izthistaken]

Are you over here often? Ha. Surely let me know.

[Lazuka]

Matt, do you ever make it up to these parts? The White Lake, Waterford, Pontiac area?

Jon.

Waterford has that race track, there's a race going on, on the 1st of august i believe!

[Jon Foster]

Lazuka, are you in the Waterford area? Frank has set up several group shoots at Waterford Hills. We've only gone a couple of times but it was great. We got lots of good shots and had a nice time sharing war stories with everyone. We even had a cookout one year and a photo contest sponsored by Jon The Elder. My son won the contest with the "best" picture of Frank.

Jon.

[PhotosGuy]

My son won the contest with the "best" picture of Frank. Thanks for reminding me. I'm still going to get him for that! :D

[SkedAddled]

Just a reminder to anyone interested:

The 30th annual Meadow Brook Concours d'Elegance (http://meadowbrookconcours.org/) is coming up Sunday, August 2.

Should be a great show, being a 30th and all...

[izthistaken]

St. Clair offshore boat races are this weekend. in St.Clair, mi 48079

www.stclairriverfest.com

[Jon Foster]

There's also some kind of Scotland/Highlands thing going on this weekend in Livonia. I believe it actually starts tomorrow night.

Jon.

[Mike30D]

If anyone can make the trip, SP 4449 has left Owosso and is on it's way to Durand. As far as I know it's still supposed to leave at noon tomorrow.

Jon, you might want to circle Sept. 12th as that is the Hamburg Festival and Railroad Days. I don't know if 765 will come down for it but I know the 1225 will be pulling excursions between AA and Howell.

[Jon Foster]

I had planned to be in Durand tomorrow morning but now I need to meet a real estate agent in the morning to look at a building. I hope you get some good shots!

I'll keep the Hamburg RR Days in mind too!

Jon.

[Mike30D]

I can't make it out there, I couldn't get the day off. :(

[claybuster]

If anyone can make the trip, SP 4449 has left Owosso and is on it's way to Durand. As far as I know it's still supposed to leave at noon tomorrow.

Jon, you might want to circle Sept. 12th as that is the Hamburg Festival and Railroad Days. I don't know if 765 will come down for it but I know the 1225 will be pulling excursions between AA and Howell.
The SP 4449 is one cool looking train!! This was taken in Owosso. Some more Owosso train pictures here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikedee-photos/sets/72157621695877987/

[Jon Foster]

Nice shot.

Jon.

[claybuster]

Thanks Jon!

[jeffg11]

There was a large group shooting pictures today at Waterford Hills. Anyone from here?

[Jon Foster]

Not us. I didn't even think about it. We could have gone today too.

Jon.

[stathunter]

nice work claybuster - I was going to run over and take a few shots but I had weddings -- thanks for sharing.

[claybuster]

Thanks guys!! We had a good time at the train festival, even with the huge turnout they had.

[BigDaveE]

Hey all - I'm taking a trip for a couple weeks and thinking of maybe putting together a lighter kit.

I'm haven't convinced myself this is a good idea, but is anybody in SE Michigan interested in a temporary lens swap for a couple weeks?

I'm looking to -

loan out my 70-200mm 2.8 IS for someone's 70-200 4 IS.
and
loan out my 85 1.2 L II for someone's 35 1.4 L...

maybe, might loan out my 24-70 2.8 L for someone's 17-40 L, depending on whether or not a I get a 35L loaner (need at least one fast lens)

Anyone have any of the lenses I need and might be interested? Just tossing that out there to see what people think...
I wish I had more friends with good glass...

[Jon Foster]

Jeesh Dave, I wish I had your glass!

Jon.

[izthistaken]

I have a kit lens and some bubble gum...? No? :lol:

[Jon Foster]

Dump the bubble gum. Tacky glue is better.

Jon.

[Mike30D]

Alright.... who's going to the Woodward Dream Cruise?

[stathunter]

Alright.... who's going to the Woodward Dream Cruise?

I might try to hit it early on Friday - not sure how late I will be there- it is a zoo. I have a wedding all day on Saturday - so can't stay late.

[Jon Foster]

Is that this weekend? DOH!

Jon.

[Mike30D]

No, it's next weekend - the 15th.

[PhotosGuy]

FYI, the unofficial Dream Cruise has already been running for a few weeks. Stop in at the 13-1/2 & Woodward Shell almost anytime from now on.

[Jon Foster]

FYI, the unofficial Dream Cruise has already been running for a few weeks. Stop in at the 13-1/2 & Woodward Shell almost anytime from now on.

I drive by Shell all the time and there are always cars out there. One of my offices is at Woodward and 13 Mile in the Basha building. I was there yesterday in fact. But I didn't notice anything going on in the area.

Jon.

[PhotosGuy]

I went out Sunday night. Maybe 40 cars were there at 7PM. Didn't anyone else go out?

Here we go again! (Dream Cruise warm up) (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=736074)

[stathunter]

I have to arrange a get together shoot - maybe hire a model and do a little shooting - would anyone be interested in doing a portrait type session seminar thing or maybe a photojournalism thing - how to photograph people - approach strangers - photojournalism and then maybe a portrait workshop--- dunno-- maybe in the beginning of Sept?
I could pull a few photojournalist news editors together - do some class work - then lunch and then hands on work - maybe 9am to 3pmish on Sat in Sept?
How about Troy? Farm Hills? Thoughts?

[shaner123]

I was wondering if anyone has been inside the abandoned Detroit Southwest Hospital (aka United Community Hospital) ?

[BigDaveE]

I would definitely be interested - moreso in the portrait/model aspect but would also probably partake in the photojournalism part as well, time/schedule permitted.

Farmington Hills is a bit closer for me, but Troy is no problem either...

Keep me posted!

-Big Dave

I have to arrange a get together shoot - maybe hire a model and do a little shooting - would anyone be interested in doing a portrait type session seminar thing or maybe a photojournalism thing - how to photograph people - approach strangers - photojournalism and then maybe a portrait workshop--- dunno-- maybe in the beginning of Sept?
I could pull a few photojournalist news editors together - do some class work - then lunch and then hands on work - maybe 9am to 3pmish on Sat in Sept?
How about Troy? Farm Hills? Thoughts?

[Jon Foster]

I have to arrange a get together shoot - maybe hire a model and do a little shooting - would anyone be interested in doing a portrait type session seminar thing or maybe a photojournalism thing - how to photograph people - approach strangers - photojournalism and then maybe a portrait workshop--- dunno-- maybe in the beginning of Sept?
I could pull a few photojournalist news editors together - do some class work - then lunch and then hands on work - maybe 9am to 3pmish on Sat in Sept?
How about Troy? Farm Hills? Thoughts?

Jonathan and I might be up for something like this if I don't have work...

Jon.

[Jon Foster]

I went out Sunday night. Maybe 40 cars were there at 7PM. Didn't anyone else go out?

Here we go again! (Dream Cruise warm up) (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=736074)

Frank, where were you when the storm hit? We were in Dearborn getting ready to watch the Homecoming fireworks at Ford Field. Wow! What a lightning show! Heck the power at our house just came back on a few hours ago too.

Jon.

[stathunter]

Ok- let me do a little homework and see what I can come up for Sept -

[PhotosGuy]

Frank, where were you when the storm hit? I was still 10 feet from Woodward, enjoying the light show, until the rain started. :D
As for the "Before Dream Cruise", I'll be out there (somewhere) every night as long as it isn't raining. Trust me on this, if you wait 'till Saturday, you'll have missed the real crusin' experience.
I have to arrange a get together shoot - maybe a photojournalism thing Depending on the weekend, I might be able to help out with the editorial shooting.

[izthistaken]

I'll be out on WW Friday night and Saturday. Probably be at 11 mile on the west side of the road at the 'motown muscle' lot.

[The Stig]

http://www.savemichigancentral.com/

So here's what all the recent activity at MCS has been all about......

[izthistaken]

Thank you. Reading now.

[shaner123]

http://www.savemichigancentral.com/

So here's what all the recent activity at MCS has been all about......


as much as i am 100% in favour of saving the old station.. i think Matty Moroun (the property owner) could send a few bucks over to the volunteers to fund their efforts... after all they are also doing him a favour.

[The Stig]

as much as i am 100% in favour of saving the old station.. i think Matty Moroun (the property owner) could send a few bucks over to the volunteers to fund their efforts... after all they are also doing him a favour.

Actually, in one of the groups posts *somewhere* (fickr, facebook, or something) they said he had provided anything they asked for and was footing the expenses. In fact, they also said that his wife was out there helping plant flowers. Of course, it should never have come to this, but that's a whole 'nother argument.

[shaner123]

Actually, in one of the groups posts *somewhere* (fickr, facebook, or something) they said he had provided anything they asked for and was footing the expenses. In fact, they also said that his wife was out there helping plant flowers. Of course, it should never have come to this, but that's a whole 'nother argument.


great... im glad to hear that.. and no it shouldn't have.. jeeze.. what about 10,000 bucks in concrete blocks about 20 years ago would have prevented!!! (to fill in the 1st floor doors and windows.. i know it wasn't in his hands at the time.. but jeeze..

[JRB]

The Moroun's are always being ragged on and made out to be the bad guy's because they have money, and they didn't get that money by screwing over us poor folk but by working their a$$ off and building their wealth the old fashon way. I have worked for them years ago and they are very good people who give much back $$$ wise to many things we never hear or read about. The Mrs is a wonderful lady. Just my 2 cents

[Jon Foster]

Jonathan and I will be at Woodward and 13 Mile this afternoon working in the Basha building. Then we'll be watching the cars and taking a few pictures at the curb...

Jon.

[The Stig]

http://www.freep.com/article/20090814/BUSINESS06/90814039/1003/NEWS01/Fences-spell-the-end-for-Lafayette-Building

Last call on the Lafayette Building apparently.........

BTW, I've heard that there were steel beams put up at the back of MCS to keep people from entering from the storage area. Supposedly this was done sometime in the last few weeks. Anyone able to confirm or deny this?

[shaner123]

http://www.freep.com/article/20090814/BUSINESS06/90814039/1003/NEWS01/Fences-spell-the-end-for-Lafayette-Building

Last call on the Lafayette Building apparently.........

BTW, I've heard that there were steel beams put up at the back of MCS to keep people from entering from the storage area. Supposedly this was done sometime in the last few weeks. Anyone able to confirm or deny this?

i was there last saturday.. the opening was still very much open at the vernor..

Stig.. are you going into the Lafayette Building? I'd go if you know a way inside... its a shame they are going to demo it... like we need more parking lots!

[The Stig]

Yeah Vernor is - but supposedly the ramp leading up into MCS (after wandering through the garage) is all blocked off now.

I don't know how to get into LaFayette either but would love to go. Anyone on here have any tips? Sounds like demo will start next week.

Speaking of which, if anyone has suggestions on getting into Book Tower, that might be fun too.

[shaner123]

thats what i was afraid of.. that was a tight squeeze even before...

i know some people schooch under the fence along 15th Ave.. there is a substantial gap and after that you can enter the building for many places.

but there is another way though the garage.. once inside the garage there are lots of large openings see photo

then you can proceed into the building from various windows on the west side

[shaner123]

as for the book tower.. it was wide open last winter... i really regret not going inside.. i tryed a few mths ago and it was locked up tight from the street... another GREAT spot to shoot i imagine

[The Stig]

^ cool thanks for the tips Shaner!

Yeah Book looks like it would be FANTASTIC from the roof. Exactly what I was thinking.....

[claybuster]

I went to the Woodward Dream Cruise yesterday and today I have sore legs,sore feet and a headache. :cry: LOL And my pictures don't look any different then last years. It seams like there are more people every year and this year less cars.

[izthistaken]

Let me know when you guys go, I'm very interested. Also, the book depot apparently has a tree growing through all the floors. I'm guessing that'd make for some pretty epic shots.

[shaner123]

Ya Stig, Isthistaken we should all get together and do a Detroit Shoot day, MCS and Packard at least.. if Book Tower doesn't work out

[izthistaken]

That's a possibility. I want to get back into both of those places. :)

[The Stig]

That works. Haven't personally been to Packard yet and I need to get back to MCS for some redo.

[izthistaken]

I'd be a fan of MCS cooling off before going back, but either way is fine. I'm surely going to Packard again, sometime. I'm going to talk to my buddies, maybe I'll go sometime this weekend, I have 4 days off starting tomorrow. I'll let you 2 know.

[tjaudet829]

http://www.selfridgeairshow.org/

I hope to get there on Sunday but its looking sketchy.

[izthistaken]

I'm going to try and go Saturday

[claybuster]

I think I'm going Saturday.

[izthistaken]

^If you do, let me know. Pm coming.

[Jon Foster]

http://www.selfridgeairshow.org/

I hope to get there on Sunday but its looking sketchy.

I haven't been to Selfridge in years. Maybe we'll try for Sunday as well. The Michigan Renaissance Festival opens Saturday too.

Jon.

[tjaudet829]

I haven't been to Selfridge in years. Maybe we'll try for Sunday as well. The Michigan Renaissance Festival opens Saturday too.

Jon.

I am going to try to squeeze it in on Sunday and this will be my first time with a good camera. :)

[PhotosGuy]

Depending on the weather, I'll try for Saturday.

[PhotosGuy]

Depending on the weather, I'll try for Saturday.Forecast is mostly cloudy, & I've already been to shows in Michigan that look like the inside of a pillow case. I'm thinking that the aircraft will be closer today, but I'm going to opt for Sunday instead.

[Jon Foster]

We're changing our plans. Today will be Selfridge. Tomorrow will be the Renaissance Festival. It's not that much fun shooting in the mud!

Jon.

[Jon Foster]

It was pretty hard to shoot against that heavy white cloud cover but it was cool anyway.

http://www.pbase.com/jfoster/image/116384873.jpg

Jon.

[claybuster]

Nice shot ,Jon!! I would have been able to get some better shots if my feet hadn't got soaking wet from the rain LOL How's that for an excuse ?

[izthistaken]

Mike, I turned around after I waited in line for 30 minutes and heard the someone was in line for 2 1/2 hours. :( I wish they would have charged $20 to keep people away. :lol:

[claybuster]

Mike, I turned around after I waited in line for 30 minutes and heard the someone was in line for 2 1/2 hours. :( I wish they would have charged $20 to keep people away. :lol:
I don't blame you ,Matt. I heard a lot of people did the same as you. I stayed to the end and it took me over an hour to get out of the parking lot.

[izthistaken]

My buddy just called me and said it was the same today. Guess next time I'll not get drunk and have a girl stay over night and get there early like you. :lol:

[Jon Foster]

We sat in line for 1 hour 50 minutes. I think my blood pressure is still high too. I idled away several gallons of diesel. And honestly, it really wasn't worth the hassle. So my first thought is we won't be going back again. After all these years you'd think the local police departments would have a better solution worked out for traffic control. It was pretty poor planning. I think my son got better pictures of the cops standing around. Especially the Chesterfield Police. One guy talked on his cell phone, did some texting and messed around on a laptop setup on his trunk for a long long time. I think he looked up at the traffic two or three times at the most.

Jon.

[The_Terminator]

I was there sunday as well. I was looking at everyone with a Canon camera, wondering if it was one of you fine folks.
I got some semi decent shots, but left at around 12:00 when I saw that there wasn't going to be much going on for a few hours. It took almost an hour to get out of the parking lot.

We were directed to go left when we got out of Selfridge, and that took us all the way around the blasted property. By the time we got back to the front, we saw that they changed the traffic pattern and that people who had been a half hour behind us were now way ahead since they were able to make a right turn out of Selfridge.

It was fun though.

[Mike30D]

If anyone's interested Pete Lerro is doing a photo charter with the NKP 765 this weekend in Owosso. The PM 1225 was supposed to be there too, but it will not be fixed in time for the charter.

You can get more info here: http://www.lerroproductions.com/berkshirecharter.htm

Not exactly cheap, but it's a shot at being up close to a beautiful piece of history. Wish I had the money to go...

EDIT: Just found out today that the PM 1225 is back in operation and will be running on Sunday.

[claybuster]

I had a good time at the air show Saturday. I have been to this show before and new it would get crowded! I got in line Saturday morning at 7:15 am and was about the 30th car back. Coming in off North River Rd when you get in line you park on the side of the road and wait for the gates to open.It did rain for about half an hour and we sat in the car until it stopped . I was still able to get in the first row along the fence in a good spot for picture taking. As I said before I wasn't happy about it taking over an hour to get out of the parking lot. I think it's a great show and worth the price of parking and admission;) I will go again in two years. I wish they had it every year.

[samueli]

If anyone's interested Pete Lerro is doing a photo charter with the NKP 765 this weekend in Owosso. The PM 1225 was supposed to be there too, but it will not be fixed in time for the charter.

You can get more info here: http://www.lerroproductions.com/berkshirecharter.htm

Not exactly cheap, but it's a shot at being up close to a beautiful piece of history. Wish I had the money to go...

EDIT: Just found out today that the PM 1225 is back in operation and will be running on Sunday.

That would be fun, although expensive. I would have paid the $75 for Friday night though.

[samueli]

So if you had Friday 09/04 off from work, what/where would you go shoot around S.E Michigan? Especially around sunrise.