Michigan Central Station - Detroit, Mi

[benfxtx]

This weekend, a few friends and I decided to make the trip downtown (Detroit) to the Michigan Central Station. This place is quite an amazing site, and has a ton of history. Since they began to talk about demolishing the building, we decided to take a photo op before it no longer exists. The bridge shot is the Ambassador Bridge going to Canda.

I appreciate feedback, so lemme know what you think. I'm trying to grow as a photographer, so any pointers or praises are helpful. Shots were taken with Canon 40D, Tonkina 11-16, Canon 50 1.8 and 28-135 IS.


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http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3506/3460085064_860566af57_b.jpg

2.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3533/3460079934_91931b5b30_b.jpg

3.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3484/3460076664_f18fbc2c9f_b.jpg

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http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3634/3459252495_c4cfe5494c_b.jpg

5.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3656/3468470744_231ed053c1_b.jpg

6.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3570/3460075868_38e7ac4543_b.jpg

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http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3494/3459259387_a182f568a3_b.jpg



mods - you can delete the post in the nature section. I assume this is a better venue for these type of shots.

[poppie guy]

I like the last one!

[The Stig]

One of my absolute favorite places to go. Looks like everyone was down there last weekend
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=626294&page=17

I like your shots, especially the in-focus broken glass. Where were you when you got the shot of the train tracks? I thought I knew all the angles - but that is a new one.

[kosin]

nice series...

[jverran]

Very Nice, I was also down there this past weekend and shot these two,,, courtesy of topaz filters

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g174/jverran/IMG_8234copy.jpg

and

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g174/jverran/IMG_8239copy2.jpg

[jverran]

Btw,, I forgot to ask, How did u guys get by the dang razor wire!!! :)

[Chet]

I miss Detroit, has a lot of beauty within.

[jverran]

PSS, I like #5 the best. Nice comp.

[Tee Why]

Overall, I think it's a nice series with a nice look to the processing. Like the texture formed by the debris in no. 6.

I lived near detroit for 3 years and think I know where that place is.

[AmpedPhoto]

love the first set!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great work!

[benfxtx]

One of my absolute favorite places to go. Looks like everyone was down there last weekend
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=626294&page=17

I like your shots, especially the in-focus broken glass. Where were you when you got the shot of the train tracks? I thought I knew all the angles - but that is a new one.

Hahaha, the link is actually my friend Matt. I was down there with him and a few others...didn't know he was on this site ; )

The train track shot is on the Bridge side of the building in the SW corner (if my nav skills are on point)


Btw,, I forgot to ask, How did u guys get by the dang razor wire!!!

Haha, we didn't go near the razor wire. You need a flashlight to get in.



Thanks a lot to everyone else who has complimented the shots, I'm glad you guys like them. I wish it were nicer here today so I could go out and gtet some "Earth Day" shots.

[izthistaken]

Great pics man!! Click on the link on post #3 for mine :p :lol:

[CrazyRuskie]

All great shots, especially 3 & 5

[energy_c]

Nice job my friend, this is an awesome series. I particularly like #5, at first glance it looked like there was a sniper camped there.

[The Stig]

Hahaha, the link is actually my friend Matt. I was down there with him and a few others...didn't know he was on this site ; )




lol small world huh?

[izthistaken]

lol small world huh?
Well we waited for those clowns and they ended up going their own way :p

[avbcon12]

Hey matt, keep me posted if you guys head down there (or anywhere for that matter). Id like to tag along, i havent been in the station since highschool (used to go all the time).

feel free to keep the motown post up to date too, ill watch there as well.

some really cool shots!

[JRB]

This weekend, a few friends and I decided to make the trip downtown (Detroit) to the Michigan Central Station. This place is quite an amazing site, and has a ton of history. Since they began to talk about demolishing the building, we decided to take a photo op before it no longer exists. The bridge shot is the Ambassador Bridge going to Canda.

I appreciate feedback, so lemme know what you think. I'm trying to grow as a photographer, so any pointers or praises are helpful. Shots were taken with Canon 40D, Tonkina 11-16, Canon 50 1.8 and 28-135 IS.

The first photo is an absolute keeper in my eyes, where did you take it from? That shot has so much of my families history it just blows me away. They are all good shots but that one I want on my wall. I PMed you.

[izthistaken]

Hey matt, keep me posted if you guys head down there (or anywhere for that matter). Id like to tag along, i havent been in the station since highschool (used to go all the time).

feel free to keep the motown post up to date too, ill watch there as well.

some really cool shots!

For sure man. Will do! BTW: Didn't know you were on here too. :p

[Jpiano]

i love the first shot! Great series!

[1shot4u]

I like #2,3 and 5. Very good series. Thanks for sharing.

[benfxtx]

Thanks for the feedback everyone, I appreciate it!