Talk about what to shoot in Michigan

[izthistaken]

Now would probably be the best time to go. Too cold for anyone w/ any sense to go inside. :lol: take heat packs.

[cbacarella]

Downtown Rochester. Go check it out!

ISO 1250, 1600, or 2000 with my 50D / Tamron 17-50 depending on the photo.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5244/5254969005_aeaf8c871b_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5050/5255582292_294b4da167_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5284/5255582584_8eb2efbe96_b.jpg



.Chris

[izthistaken]

^Last photo ftw!

[mcain]

^Last photo ftw!

2xs

[cbacarella]

Why thank you both. Just an out of focus photo of the side of a building..haha

.Chris

[SkedAddled]

^Last photo ftw!
3x

Nice picture.

[kouman]

I have been seriously discussing with a few freinds to give it a try. Have you been inside?

Me and a couple friends went there last month. We didn't stay long because construction crews came in a little after we did so we had to sneak out. But now would best if you dont mind freezing.

Chris thsoe are nice shots. Here is one of downtown fraser.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5127/5242790566_794a89da10_b.jpg

[mcain]

Why thank you both. Just an out of focus photo of the side of a building..haha

.Chris

No... It's Bokeh

[cbacarella]

No... It's Bokeh

haha..i knowwww. Thats actually part of the name of the photo on my Flickr.

.Chris

[mcain]

haha..i knowwww. Thats actually part of the name of the photo on my Flickr.

.Chris

Gotta love it lol

[PhotosGuy]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v218/PhotosGuy/Samples%20-%20Rides/2010Christmascard_36ChevyStandard_V2_0045.jpg?t=12 91872387

[blueM]

Great Shot Frank. Who says the 20D is obsolete?

[PhotosGuy]

Thanks, Kevin, certainly not me! But that base shot was done in 2004 with the 300D. ;)

[blueM]

Tis the photographer not the equipment after all

[PhotosGuy]

I've had my share of screw-ups! Right now I'm being raked over the coals In Transp! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/stubro2000/rofl.gif

[blueM]

I've had my share of screw-ups! Right now I'm being raked over the coals In Transp! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/stubro2000/rofl.gif

Seems the PC folks are everywhere :D

[PhotosGuy]

Yes. I changed "Happy Holidays" to "Merry Christmas" this year as a sort of "Silent Night protest". ;)

[gkanetkar]

Guys.. Total Lunar Eclipse tonite:
http://earthsky.org/tonight/total-lunar-eclipse-for-the-americas-on-night-of-december-2021

Times for the December 20/21 lunar eclipse.

Partial eclipse starts:
Dec 21 1:33 a.m. Eastern Standard Time
Dec 21 12:33 a.m. Central Standard Time
Dec 20 11:33 p.m. Mountain Standard Time
Dec 20 10:33 p.m. Pacific Standard Time

Total eclipse starts:
Dec 21 7:41 UT
Dec 21 2:41 a.m. Eastern Standard Time
Dec 21 1:41 a.m. Central Standard Time
Dec 21 12:41 a.m. Mountain Standard Time
Dec 20 11:41 p.m. Pacific Standard Time

Total eclipse ends:
Dec 21 8:53 UT
Dec 21 3:53 a.m. Eastern Standard Time
Dec 21 2:53 a.m. Central Standard Time
Dec 21 1:53 a.m. Mountain Standard Time
Dec 21 12:53 a.m. Pacific Standard Time

[mcain]

Guys.. Total Lunar Eclipse tonite:
http://earthsky.org/tonight/total-lunar-eclipse-for-the-americas-on-night-of-december-2021

Times for the December 20/21 lunar eclipse.

Partial eclipse starts:
Dec 21 1:33 a.m. Eastern Standard Time
Dec 21 12:33 a.m. Central Standard Time
Dec 20 11:33 p.m. Mountain Standard Time
Dec 20 10:33 p.m. Pacific Standard Time

Total eclipse starts:
Dec 21 7:41 UT
Dec 21 2:41 a.m. Eastern Standard Time
Dec 21 1:41 a.m. Central Standard Time
Dec 21 12:41 a.m. Mountain Standard Time
Dec 20 11:41 p.m. Pacific Standard Time

Total eclipse ends:
Dec 21 8:53 UT
Dec 21 3:53 a.m. Eastern Standard Time
Dec 21 2:53 a.m. Central Standard Time
Dec 21 1:53 a.m. Mountain Standard Time
Dec 21 12:53 a.m. Pacific Standard Time

Thanks

[res]

Hey guys, if you have time and want to drive the west side of Northern Michigan, it is starting to look a lot like Christmas around here!!! We have a lot of snow and in many places it is sticking well to the trees. Mornings will find a lot of frost on the bare limbs as well. Roads are fairly clear now as well.
Rick

http://gobirdphoto.smugmug.com/Scenic/General-Landscape/IMG0790/1134683383_tJzP2-L.jpg (http://gobirdphoto.smugmug.com/Scenic/General-Landscape/10500003_6upV6#1134683383_tJzP2-A-LB)

http://gobirdphoto.smugmug.com/Scenic/General-Landscape/IMG0809/1134685788_8F3Bp-L.jpg (http://gobirdphoto.smugmug.com/Scenic/General-Landscape/10500003_6upV6#1134685788_8F3Bp-A-LB)

[fmemon06]

I'm in Michigan as well. Moving to the Sterling Heights area. Looking for some stuff to take pictures of in the afternoon during my free time. I'm pretty new to DLSR photography at the moment, so I'm hoping to follow someone around the area during a photo session to pick up some skill/knowledge.

[cbacarella]

Auto Show Photo Contest info

http://www.naias.com/the-2011-show/contests/photo-contest/official-rules.aspx


.Chris

[izthistaken]

Going to the Heidelberg project today and some other places in Detroit. :)

[Botanist]

Auto Show Photo Contest info

http://www.naias.com/the-2011-show/contests/photo-contest/official-rules.aspx


.Chris
Nice! I'm definitely entering this year. :)

[Botanist]

Going to the Heidelberg project today and some other places in Detroit. :)
You better post pics! :)

[izthistaken]

I didn't take any pictures at the Heidelberg project. It's interesting, but mostly junk imo. I have one shot from the Packard that I uploaded. Was only there for maybe an hour. my g/f thought she was tougher than she is w the cold. :lol:

I do really like this shot though.


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5287/5352571184_0e4cb63644_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matttrombley/5352571184/)
icy wood floor (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matttrombley/5352571184/) by izthistaken (http://www.flickr.com/people/matttrombley/), on Flickr

[EOlsenPhoto]

Here is an event I really wanted to get to. http://www.michiganicefest.com/ I am unfortunately going to have to head up and shoot the falls less the climbers this winter. Anyone planning or interested in going? I would love to see some shots from this.

Erik

[SkedAddled]

I'm in Michigan as well. Moving to the Sterling Heights area. Looking for some stuff to take pictures of in the afternoon during my free time. I'm pretty new to DLSR photography at the moment, so I'm hoping to follow someone around the area during a photo session to pick up some skill/knowledge.I don't know that I can impart any skills or knowledge to you, per se, but you're welcome to be my guest at the Henry Ford Museum for a day. I hold a membership there, with admission being free. I haven't been there in too long, as far as I'm concerned. PM me if interested.

[res]

Here is an event I really wanted to get to. http://www.michiganicefest.com/ I am unfortunately going to have to head up and shoot the falls less the climbers this winter. Anyone planning or interested in going? I would love to see some shots from this.

Erik
Hi Erik,
Not sure I can get there for the Ice festival but we are looking very closely at doing a trip around the weekend of the 20th of February to shoot waterfalls in the snow. I am not much for the climbing stuff but that festival would be fun. Last year we went out to L&D 14 and shot eagles and really want to do that again as well but there are only so many weekends available. Are you going to shoot some waterfalls on other weekends? Just curious. Rick

[EOlsenPhoto]

Hi Erik,
Not sure I can get there for the Ice festival but we are looking very closely at doing a trip around the weekend of the 20th of February to shoot waterfalls in the snow. I am not much for the climbing stuff but that festival would be fun. Last year we went out to L&D 14 and shot eagles and really want to do that again as well but there are only so many weekends available. Are you going to shoot some waterfalls on other weekends? Just curious. Rick

Rick, your shots are great from that weekend. Where/ What is L&D 14 if you don't mind me asking. I would love to find a concentration of eagles somewhere. I don't think I would know what to do with myself. I am definitely planning a trip up to the Munising area sometime this winter, I have just been so swamped lately. I think I will get out there some time in Feb.

Coming up next weekend is Sno*Drift. There doesn't seem to be a ton of Michigan motorsport fans here, but for some it might be worth checking out. It is one of my favorite events of the year. http://sno-drift.org/

[TroyRaymond]

Coming up next weekend is Sno*Drift. There doesn't seem to be a ton of Michigan motorsport fans here, but for some it might be worth checking out. It is one of my favorite events of the year. http://sno-drift.org/I used to go to the Sno-Drift all the time, just shy of getting my rally license before deciding the sport was monetarily out of my range. Traveling to see it isn't even in the budget this year. :(

[cbacarella]

Sno Drift was great last year! Matt (izthistaken) and I have some awesome stories! Heck, we almost died a couple times..haha.

Great event for sure though!

.Chris

[izthistaken]

:lol: Yes we did. We almost got stuck out in the middle of the woods too. :lol: Ah, good times. Not going this year Chris? I just realized yesterday that it was this weekend already.

[res]

Rick, your shots are great from that weekend. Where/ What is L&D 14 if you don't mind me asking. I would love to find a concentration of eagles somewhere. I don't think I would know what to do with myself. I am definitely planning a trip up to the Munising area sometime this winter, I have just been so swamped lately. I think I will get out there some time in Feb.

Coming up next weekend is Sno*Drift. There doesn't seem to be a ton of Michigan motorsport fans here, but for some it might be worth checking out. It is one of my favorite events of the year. http://sno-drift.org/

L&D 14 Lock and Dam 14 on the Mississippi River

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=820444&highlight=14

Here you go, read until your heart is content!! :lol::lol: It is an awsome trip. It was about an 8 hour run for me from the Cadillac area. We spent two nights and it was a lot of fun. We are trying to work out the details for a waterfall winter run. Will have to see what develops.

[Alex.K]

I'm hoping to get up to Picture Rocks this summer...
I WANNA GO SO BAD! But I'd really not like to take to a tour boat... -.- To bad I'm a horrible camper. *sigh*

[res]

I'm hoping to get up to Picture Rocks this summer...
I WANNA GO SO BAD! But I'd really not like to take to a tour boat... -.- To bad I'm a horrible camper. *sigh*
I know the boat tour is a bit cliche but they do have an evening tour and that one will give you some very unique shots with some awsome light if the day is clear. If you want to see more from land, it is hiking time.

http://gobirdphoto.smugmug.com/Scenic/Pictured-Rocks/IMG5890/924125297_9gYpi-L.jpg (http://gobirdphoto.smugmug.com/Scenic/Pictured-Rocks/12817527_smPtn#924125297_9gYpi-A-LB)

http://gobirdphoto.smugmug.com/Scenic/Pictured-Rocks/IMG6018/924146849_gPabA-L.jpg (http://gobirdphoto.smugmug.com/Scenic/Pictured-Rocks/12817527_smPtn#924146849_gPabA-A-LB)

[gkanetkar]

I'm hoping to get up to Picture Rocks this summer...
I WANNA GO SO BAD! But I'd really not like to take to a tour boat... -.- To bad I'm a horrible camper. *sigh*

Pictured Rocks is truly b'ful place. Been there twice... Don't forget to book the Sunset cruise. Those rocks show some spectacular colors once the light falls onto it during sunset.

[Alex.K]

I know the boat tour is a bit cliche but they do have an evening tour and that one will give you some very unique shots with some awsome light if the day is clear. If you want to see more from land, it is hiking time.

http://gobirdphoto.smugmug.com/Scenic/Pictured-Rocks/IMG5890/924125297_9gYpi-L.jpg (http://gobirdphoto.smugmug.com/Scenic/Pictured-Rocks/12817527_smPtn#924125297_9gYpi-A-LB)

http://gobirdphoto.smugmug.com/Scenic/Pictured-Rocks/IMG6018/924146849_gPabA-L.jpg (http://gobirdphoto.smugmug.com/Scenic/Pictured-Rocks/12817527_smPtn#924146849_gPabA-A-LB)

Oh those are just lovely! :D

Pictured Rocks is truly b'ful place. Been there twice... Don't forget to book the Sunset cruise. Those rocks show some spectacular colors once the light falls onto it during sunset.


Yeah, I really would like to see them for sunset...so here's hoping we spend a few days up there! :D

[Botanist]

In case any Michiganders are interested in some snow pics of Lansing :)

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=994623

[jeff48457]

were do you like to shoot your wildlife, i shoot a lot in the shiawasee nature preserve and also at maple river recreation area. of 127 just north of st. johns. their are a lot of bald eagles here when the water is open.

[res]

were do you like to shoot your wildlife, i shoot a lot in the shiawasee nature preserve and also at maple river recreation area. of 127 just north of st. johns. their are a lot of bald eagles here when the water is open.
I shoot it where ever I can!!:) I am interested in Shiawasee. Is there a specic place that is best? Is the water always open or are you there more spring and fall? Just curious. Around me there is thousands of acres of federal and state forest. I spend a lot of time in a pickup, working my way around and seeing what I can find to shoot. When I find an area that consistently shows certain wildlife, I will pick some time to do a stake out so to speak. I think I have an owl some what pinned but need to relocate him this spring. I will stake that one out. Driving back roads and studying topo maps, I find a lot of ponds and marshes that are quite remote and during the spring until early fall, I am totally alone out there. We do go to Seney national wildlife refuge in Seney Michigan when we can Last year we made it up there two times. GREAT place to see many birds and other marsh animals. I want to try and hit Whitefish point this year in early spring during some of the migrations. They get a lot of birds flying north and they tend to cross the whitefish point area before they fly across lake Superior. There is also a refuge over by Tawas city that I have heard is really good in the spring. I want to get there some time as well. Not always eagles but I enjoy being outdoors.

Have you ever seen the wildlife viewing page on the Michigan DNR website?

http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-10370_12144---,00.html

It has a lot of ideas to consider. I have spent some times on a side page from that one called Michigan Wildlife Viewing Guide. Once you bring up that page, you will find a link to now available online. Hit that. Now click on the region of the state you want to research and it will give you a list of all wildlife areas. Great tool if you want find areas with reasonable access. Feel free to have a look. Besides, our tax dollars paid to have it put up. :lol:

[EOlsenPhoto]

Sno*Drift was great this year. Lots of snow on ice, instead of just ice. Made for some quick stages!
Full set can be found here http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=996419&highlight=sno+drift

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5052/5421235141_ed5d59eb19_z.jpg

[jeff48457]

I shoot it where ever I can!!:) I am interested in Shiawasee. Is there a specic place that is best? Is the water always open or are you there more spring and fall? Just curious. Around me there is thousands of acres of federal and state forest. I spend a lot of time in a pickup, working my way around and seeing what I can find to shoot. When I find an area that consistently shows certain wildlife, I will pick some time to do a stake out so to speak. I think I have an owl some what pinned but need to relocate him this spring. I will stake that one out. Driving back roads and studying topo maps, I find a lot of ponds and marshes that are quite remote and during the spring until early fall, I am totally alone out there. We do go to Seney national wildlife refuge in Seney Michigan when we can Last year we made it up there two times. GREAT place to see many birds and other marsh animals. I want to try and hit Whitefish point this year in early spring during some of the migrations. They get a lot of birds flying north and they tend to cross the whitefish point area before they fly across lake Superior. There is also a refuge over by Tawas city that I have heard is really good in the spring. I want to get there some time as well. Not always eagles but I enjoy being outdoors.

Have you ever seen the wildlife viewing page on the Michigan DNR website?

http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-10370_12144---,00.html

It has a lot of ideas to consider. I have spent some times on a side page from that one called Michigan Wildlife Viewing Guide. Once you bring up that page, you will find a link to now available online. Hit that. Now click on the region of the state you want to research and it will give you a list of all wildlife areas. Great tool if you want find areas with reasonable access. Feel free to have a look. Besides, our tax dollars paid to have it put up. :lol:

they are actually starting an auto tour thru the refuge this spring, witch will take you right down by the the river, i have only been out their a couple of time this winter, but their is a kestrel im after. here is a link to the refuge
http://www.fws.gov/midwest/Shiawassee/

[Sarab]

Anyone from MI is going to this workshop :http://www.theboulders.com/NGTraveler/ ?

[izthistaken]

Autorama all weekend at Cobo. I'll be at the Brown Dog Welding booth downstairs Friday and some of Saturday.

www.browndogwelding.com

[res]

Autorama all weekend at Cobo. I'll be at the Brown Dog Welding booth downstairs Friday and some of Saturday.

www.borwndogwelding.com (http://www.borwndogwelding.com)

By chance, were you thinking about this link??:lol: Don't worry, my fingers get out of joint on occasion as well. Cool site!!!

http://www.browndogwelding.com/

[izthistaken]

:lol: Thanks, I'm a little sleep deprived.

[PhotosGuy]

browndogwelding.com/ Pretty interesting stuff!

[SkedAddled]

I've got a newly-renewed pass to The Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village.

Companion Flex; it doesn't cover families, but covers individuals.

Any two others can join me.

Let me know if you're interested; I'll make plans.

[kouman]

Anyone know any spots around metro Detroit with a grafitti wall that is on public land? Need it for a wedding photoshoot.

[ajaxthe2nd]

If you're looking for vibrant colors, this is on the back of a building in Corktown. Not sure if alley's are considered "public", but I'm pretty sure you wouldn't have any trouble.

Anyone know any spots around metro Detroit with a grafitti wall that is on public land? Need it for a wedding photoshoot.

[izthistaken]

^That's hilarious. I was down there yesterday and my g/f took pictures of the same wall.

[shankarhokie]

Anyone know any spots around metro Detroit with a grafitti wall that is on public land? Need it for a wedding photoshoot.


Ann Arbor has a graffiti alley

http://annarborchronicle.com/2008/09/27/you-say-graffiti-we-say/

[kouman]

Ann Arbor is too far of a drive. Thanks for looking though

[izthistaken]

You could always go to the Packard Plant. Everything is painted there.

[Hamfist]

The whole friggin' city is covered with graffiti.

[Hamfist]

Cass Ave. north of Palmer (by the old Dalgleish Cadillac dealership) just before the RR tracks overpass. The whole wall, some 150 feet is super brightly painted graffiti. I can post a sample when I get home, if you like.

[izthistaken]

The whole friggin' city is covered with graffiti.
:lol: right?

[Hamfist]

I don't know what that means.

[SkedAddled]

You could always go to the Packard Plant. Everything is painted there.Most of it is, though it's such a huge place that not everything is yet tagged. :)
Even the scrappers have yet to cover every inch of the place, as we know. :p

Really like your shot of Fisher Body.

Does anyone else remember the oval Fisher Body logo sill plates in car doors?
I grew up with a family two houses away by the name of Fisher, and Jack's dad
had an enormous Fisher Body logo on the wall of his garage, even though he
was never part of the Fisher Body Works. It was around three feet wide,
molded plastic or resin, and painted to match the original Fisher Body logo.
My family had the matching sill plates in our cars during my childhood.

Sadly, my buddy Jack was taken prematurely at age 32 by a massive and
unexpected coronary infarction. I still miss him, more than 15 years later. :cry:

The whole friggin' city is covered with graffiti.Yeah, just about.
The problem is the residents: They mostly live under the radar, and will threaten you
if you stomp on their turf. Not a nice scenario unless you know the turf and/or
are prepared to take a security posse with you.

Detroit officials are also sounding the alarm that the official population has gone
below 750k, which will result in decreased federal funding. If they can't find a way
to officially report a population above 750k, and soon, they'll be at high risk of
losing various federal funds to sustain the city's workings as a major metropolitan
city of America. This represents roughly a one-million decline in the population
over the past ten years or so, and the numbers continue to dwindle as the city
becomes more inhospitable to visitors.

It's a huge shame to me, simply because Detroit has such a large number of
buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places, but they sit to rot.
We have some extremely important architectural examples in Detroit, but
there seems to be no genuine interest in keeping these important structures
preserved.

[izthistaken]

I want to say it was a 1988 Caprice Classic we had w/ Fisher Body on the door sills .

[sonofjorel76]

Anyone know any spots around metro Detroit with a grafitti wall that is on public land? Need it for a wedding photoshoot.

There is a bike/walking trail in downtown Detroit called the dequinder cut. Its an old train line that has been cleaned up and cleared out. It has all the origional grafiti preserved. It also has plenty of lights and emergency cameras and phones every quarter mile. Ive shot many seniors and engagement shoots there. Its beautiful, look it up

[kouman]

So we went down to the graffiti wall near the train station. Did a couple shoots there then to hart plaza. Here is a pic of how it turned out. Thanks for all who helped me find this spot.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5261/5606933127_707ebae3cd_b.jpg

[JRB]

Looks cool man, good work Kouman...

[izthistaken]

Glad we could assist. ;) Turned out good!

[SkedAddled]

What a cool picture!
It looks great.

[kouman]

Thanks guys. Really hard group to shoot and deal with but i got the job done.

[Jon Foster]

Hey, that turned out pretty good. The vest colors are almost perfect with the detail colors on the wall.

Jon.

[according to jim]

Eastern Market = usually good inspiration on an overcast day.

[JRB]

I haven't been out in some time due to an injury to my back but I used to spend some time at Eastern Market on cold wet days.

[MOkoFOko]

^^^ that's some rather funky sky coloring there. Its rather distracting.

[JRB]

MOkoFOko, Oh gee I haden't noticed that. Thanks for bringing it to my attention MOkoFOko!

[PhotosGuy]

CEMA, the Chrysler Employees Motorsport Assn, is having a show this Saturday, & it looks like it will be a good one. Gearheads should check the link: http://www.cemaclub.org/2011cemashow/2011Flyer.pdf

[MOkoFOko]

CEMA, the Chrysler Employees Motorsport Assn, is having a show this Saturday, & it looks like it will be a good one. Gearheads should check the link: http://www.cemaclub.org/2011cemashow/2011Flyer.pdf

Very nice--it's only a stones throw away, so I think I'll go on Saturday. Do you happen to know how many cars tend to show up? It couldn't possibly be anywhere near as big as the annual Woodward Dream Cruise, right?

[PhotosGuy]

Very nice--it's only a stones throw away, so I think I'll go on Saturday. Do you happen to know how many cars tend to show up? It couldn't possibly be anywhere near as big as the annual Woodward Dream Cruise, right? Woodward DC is always spread out, though.
I'd expect at least 200, but they've got room for a lot more. Their evening shows always have 150-250 mostly excellent quality cars & I expect that these will all be prime+ too.

[Hamfist]

This weekend is also a small show put on by the Michigan VW Enthusiasts - Motostadt. I think it's on the East side somewhere. If you check out MIVE's website you can get more details. If you're into VWs it's pretty cool. So far the weather looks iffy, though.

[MOkoFOko]

This weekend is also a small show put on by the Michigan VW Enthusiasts - Motostadt. I think it's on the East side somewhere. If you check out MIVE's website you can get more details. If you're into VWs it's pretty cool. So far the weather looks iffy, though.

fairly cool, and nothing but clouds...

[MOkoFOko]

A recent report from the FBI did not show Southeast Michigan in a positive light.

According to 2010 crime statistics, Flint and Detroit rank first and second, respectively, in the country for violent crimes.

Hooray, we win again:
http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/06/11/news/local_news/doc4df3c86bf33ce645008760.txt

[SkedAddled]

Hooray, we win again:
http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/06/11/news/local_news/doc4df3c86bf33ce645008760.txt

Actually, the crime numbers for Detroit have been going down, mostly due to the fact
that Detroit's population has been diminishing, which makes Detroit's figures
something less significant than they once were.
Flint is another story entirely:
Much like Gary, Indiana, Flint is quickly being abandoned.
Detroit is too large for such a large-scale abandonment,
but is on the same path of such widespread apathy.

The population of Detroit has diminished by something like a million people
over the past decade, which actually puts the city in jeopardy of losing
all sorts of federal funding if they can't prove there's more than a million
residents. As it stands now, reports are that there's less than 750k people
living within the boundaries of Detroit, which makes for very short funding from
the federal level for the city. Combine this with Kilpatrick's rape of the city's
coffers, and you've got a major city in dire straits.

The short of it is that there's an awful lot of apathy that would re-elect
someone like Kwame Kilpatrick in a heartbeat, but they won't take
any initiative for making Detroit a better place.
While the residents will often and easily complain about problems,
most of them take zero initiative in making changes.
Detroit is largely doomed to die, due to the complete apathy
exhibited by her current residents, and their reluctance to make
any sort of issue about current conditions.

[SkedAddled]

Actually, the crime numbers for Detroit have been going down, mostly due to the fact
that Detroit's population has been diminishing, which makes Detroit's figures
something less significant than they once were.
Flint is another story entirely:
Much like Gary, Indiana, Flint is quickly being abandoned.
Detroit is too large for such a large-scale abandonment,
but is on the same path of such widespread apathy.

The population of Detroit has diminished by something like a million people
over the past decade, which actually puts the city in jeopardy of losing
all sorts of federal funding if they can't prove there's more than a million
residents. As it stands now, reports are that there's less than 750k people
living within the boundaries of Detroit, which makes for very short funding from
the federal level for the city. Combine this with Kilpatrick's rape of the city's
coffers, and you've got a major city in dire straits.

The short of it is that there's an awful lot of apathy that would re-elect
someone like Kwame Kilpatrick in a heartbeat, but they won't take
any initiative for making Detroit a better place.
While the residents will often and easily complain about problems,
most of them take zero initiative in making changes.
Detroit is largely doomed to die, due to the complete apathy
exhibited by her current residents, and their reluctance to make
any sort of issue about current conditions.

[according to jim]

Gratiot Car Cruise today. On Gratiot between 8 mile and probably 10 mile. Always a great turn out.

[shankarhokie]

What is the best place & season for birding in the Detroit Metro area?

[kouman]

Gotta love this building!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3203/5855423702_563605e745_b.jpg

[shankarhokie]

Gotta love this building!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3203/5855423702_563605e745_b.jpg

Cool concept, well executed. Looks very nice

[izthistaken]

Nice work Kou! Looks like you guys had fun down there!

[Jon Foster]

Actually, the crime numbers for Detroit have been going down, mostly due to the fact
that Detroit's population has been diminishing, which makes Detroit's figures
something less significant than they once were.
Flint is another story entirely:
Much like Gary, Indiana, Flint is quickly being abandoned.
Detroit is too large for such a large-scale abandonment,
but is on the same path of such widespread apathy.

The population of Detroit has diminished by something like a million people
over the past decade, which actually puts the city in jeopardy of losing
all sorts of federal funding if they can't prove there's more than a million
residents. As it stands now, reports are that there's less than 750k people
living within the boundaries of Detroit, which makes for very short funding from
the federal level for the city. Combine this with Kilpatrick's rape of the city's
coffers, and you've got a major city in dire straits.

The short of it is that there's an awful lot of apathy that would re-elect
someone like Kwame Kilpatrick in a heartbeat, but they won't take
any initiative for making Detroit a better place.
While the residents will often and easily complain about problems,
most of them take zero initiative in making changes.
Detroit is largely doomed to die, due to the complete apathy
exhibited by her current residents, and their reluctance to make
any sort of issue about current conditions.

Detroit is a pit and has been since the early 60's. My family owned several restaurants and a truck stop chain in Detroit. Most locations were robbed daily and the city did nothing to help. We eventually closed all of our businesses in Detroit and never looked back. It's still a pit and deserves it's miserable ending. The people of Detroit are what makes it what it is.

Jon.

[ROGERWILCO357]

Wow so much detroit bashing words like that help in what way ? The city has it's problems like all big cities do and the people are just people ..Hope they find the leadership so desperately needed to make it A city worth saving ..I would love to go and shoot the old buildings anyone here take that adventure yet? What security precautions where taken if any?
pm me if you have any shoots in the works looking for A club or group of people to share this photog hobby with ..

[Hamfist]

Wow so much detroit bashing words like that help in what way ? The city has it's problems like all big cities do and the people are just people ..Hope they find the leadership so desperately needed to make it A city worth saving ..I would love to go and shoot the old buildings anyone here take that adventure yet? What security precautions where taken if any?
pm me if you have any shoots in the works looking for A club or group of people to share this photog hobby with ..

Join the 'EXPOSURE DETROIT' group on Flickr.

[MOkoFOko]

Wow so much detroit bashing words like that help in what way ? The city has it's problems like all big cities do and the people are just people ..Hope they find the leadership so desperately needed to make it A city worth saving ..I would love to go and shoot the old buildings anyone here take that adventure yet? What security precautions where taken if any?
pm me if you have any shoots in the works looking for A club or group of people to share this photog hobby with ..

Always wanted to do that as well--wouldn't attempt that solo carrying thousands in camera gear though. Not sure I'd feel safe even in a group :D

[izthistaken]

That's why you have a CPL :D

[JRB]

Wow so much detroit bashing words like that help in what way ? The city has it's problems like all big cities do and the people are just people ..Hope they find the leadership so desperately needed to make it A city worth saving ..I would love to go and shoot the old buildings anyone here take that adventure yet? What security precautions where taken if any?
pm me if you have any shoots in the works looking for A club or group of people to share this photog hobby with ..


I go down there all the time in early morn hours & off beat places. Just need to be smart have a phone & don't back down if something happens but don't get yourself beatup and robbed either. Be smart, I have on only on two occasions in many years had trouble, and I rapped my way out of it. haha

PS. Having a friend is always better I would guess but one can never find anyone.

[izthistaken]

I want to know how you rapped out of it. :lol:

[randy98mtu]

I want to know how you rapped out of it. :lol:

Something tells me this won't have the same impact without an audio clip. :D

[izthistaken]

Yes, we will need that also.

[Jon Foster]

That's why you have a CPL :D

Absolutely. ;)

Jon.

[JRB]

You know,,, something like this, check it out!

http://youtu.be/C5DvbuE-m-U

[Jill-of-all-Trades]

Well I won't be IN Michigan, but I'll be shooting the fireworks put on by St. Clair from the other side of the river tonight :D

[izthistaken]

:lol: JRB

[Jon Foster]

You know,,, something like this, check it out!

http://youtu.be/C5DvbuE-m-U

Too bad all the good guys are "leaving" us.

Jon.

[NickSimcheck]

Hey I heard on the radio the other day that demolition was proceeding on an abandoned theatre downtown, anybody know which one?

Curiosity...

[Jon Foster]

Thunder Over Michigan is this weekend! Get your gear ready.

Jon.

[gkanetkar]

Blue Angeles in Ann Arbor this weekend.
http://www.yankeeairmuseum.org/airshow/

[Neslorm]

I'm taking this seminar next weekend. have any of you Michiganders taken it? If so, what were your thoughts on it?

http://www.swmccc.org/WeekendOfPhotography.html

[ZSutton]

I'm not sure if I'm allowed to post this here, so if not, just delete it PhotosGuy...

I'm hosting one on one lighting training. Its a 4 hour class, explaining the following --

Inverse Square Law
Taught in a way that doesnt look at it like a math major would, but as someone who is looking for a simple understanding of how light falls off a subject.
Explanation of light modifiers, and what they do.
Beauty Dish, Softboxes, Snoots, Gels, Barn Doors, Octoboxes, PLMs
Common Studio Lighting Techniques
Butterfly Lighting
Rembrandt Lighting
Broad Lighting
Short Lighting
Using Multiple Lights in a Studio Setting
Showing how to use use and control up to 5 lights in a practical way.
Practical Lighting on Location
Using lights on location to help separate your subject from their surroundings while showing how to get great contrast & maintaining detail in the portrait.
Mixing Ambient Light with Artificial
Explanation and practical use for shooting on location with strobes during daylight.

And more. I'm located in Michigan, let me know if anyone is interested

[kouman]

Where will it be and what's the pricing?

[ZSutton]

Where will it be and what's the pricing?

West Michigan, Kalamazoo specifically. And as for dates available, that would need to be scheduled, as it is a one on one training. I would be able to travel, though studio work would not apply as I do not have a studio contact on that side of the state. All lighting and lighting modifiers are provided for the class, just need to bring a camera, yourself, and perhaps a notepad or something to take notes.

Here is more information --
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbBHpA_xD24jPK2aYveTP-nVf9fzAaTx_Yxu4P1xFgA/edit?hl=en_US

[izthistaken]

Can we make fun of you the entire time?

[MOkoFOko]

Can we make fun of you the entire time?

If you find that to be the best use of you money...
You can hurl verbal abuse at me for $50 an hour :) I'll come prepared with $0.50 earplugs

[PhotosGuy]

HEY! Nobody has been on Woodward yet? Get out there, "the real cruise" is already going on!
Dream Cruise Tuesday 2011 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1081420) ;)

I'm not sure if I'm allowed to post this here, so if not, just delete it PhotosGuy...
I'm hosting one on one lighting training. Its a 4 hour class, explaining the following --
Personally, I don't have a problem with it, but it might be better in Services Offered with a link in here next time.

[Jon Foster]

Besides the Dream Cruise this weekend the Selfridge Air Show is also going on. Hopefully the weather will hold for us.

Jon.

[according to jim]

On my way to Woodward Dream Cruise. Was there last night. Family Tradition!
Pictures @ 11.

[JRB]

Can we make fun of you the entire time?
Pretty serious Matt, better be careful!

[JRB]

I'm taking this seminar next weekend. have any of you Michiganders taken it? If so, what were your thoughts on it?

http://www.swmccc.org/WeekendOfPhotography.html

Well how did this seminar go, did you learn your monies worth, just wondering. Thanks

[jerefish]

2 weeks old...is this thing dying? Anyone try to shoot at the old rifle factory Façade in Plymouth? I'm going there tonight. Anyone else know some other good places in Plymouth? Some really great work on here!

[randy98mtu]

I'm looking for some ideas/places in or around Traverse City. I'm going to be there the first week of November with nothing but free time during the day. My wife is going for a conference and I'm tired of staying home with the kids when she does these things, so I decided to find family to watch the kids and I'd take a cheap vacation with her. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

[MichSt]

One idea would be to try a drive up Old Mission Peninsula. Drive Up M-37. There are lots of great views along the road. Stop at the Mission Point Lighthouse at the tip of the peninsula. The lighthouse is nice with lots of photo ops there. Then drive back down Peninsula Drive. And to sweeten the deal, there a some great vineyards along the way to stop at, drink some wine and take some photos.

Taking a trip to Sleeping Bear dunes is another option, though it's 45min-1hour away. Try the tails at Sleeping Bearing Point, the Empire Bluff trail, or stopping at Esch Road beach or Platte River Point beach for some nice photo ops.

[randy98mtu]

Thanks for the tips. I'm hoping I can go. Found out yesterday the family member we were planning to have watch the kids isn't available. They are starting to have issues with separation, so I don't want to leave them it I'm not sure they'll have fun and forget about us for a couple days.

[Sarab]

So You Think You Can Dance Tour is going to be in Detroit on Oct 8th at the Fox Theater. Great place for photography!

[LRBailey]

sort of off topic here sorry

anyone know of a good place where eagles, hawks, owls etc hang out? other than the zoo ;) lol

I can find small birds like herons, ducks, cardinals, blue jays etc... pretty easy in my yard :)

We have eagles here in the Traverse City area.

[Jon Foster]

2 weeks old...is this thing dying? Anyone try to shoot at the old rifle factory Façade in Plymouth? I'm going there tonight. Anyone else know some other good places in Plymouth? Some really great work on here!

So how did this go?

Jon.

[GrendelKhan]

Here in mid-MI I like to shoot my son shooting :D

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7025/6416248065_435e22e79f.jpg
From flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/39081580@N00/6416248065/sizes/m/in/photostream/)

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7169/6416242785_87e19ec1d0.jpg
Also from flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/39081580@N00/6416242785/sizes/m/in/photostream/)

[Jon Foster]

Cool.

Jon.

[jeff48457]

Their are snowy owls in Muskegon at the water plant. I drove almost 3hr to see them. Well worth the drive

[SkedAddled]

At what water plant?

And where are ""Their" snowy owls?

[SkedAddled]

Sorry, but where is "there" and what is "Their"?

[jeff48457]

If you goggle the water treatment plant in Muskegon you will find it. It's like 12,000 acres of mostly fields. When your their just look for people and they should be a ls to direct you

[Jill-of-all-Trades]

Loooooooooong thread kill!!

Detroit Chevrolet Belle Isle Grand Prix. June 1-3