Ice Macro, photo by photoqueen1234
Of course, this photo looks great larger … and Toni has a few more like it.
Ford Airstream
Ford Airstream, photo by Spencer Olinek.
Spencer calls this a wonderfully crazy concept from Ford and Airstream. As a former Airstream owner, I have to agree!
You can get many more photos of the Ford Airstream Concept on Flick and also in this Ford Airstream photo gallery at Airstream.com. If this wacky ride isn’t your style, you’ll probably find something to your liking in the 2007 North American International Auto Show pool.
Also, as a part of our auto show coverage, we have posted our latest Michigan Automotive History feature on the Ford Motor Company.
Early Morning Ice in the Law Quad
Early Morning Ice in the Law Quad, photo by bleeding.patriot.
The photographer writes Ann Arbor has been hit by several days worth of freezing rain. Nearly 1/4 inch of ice has accumulated on the trees, creating a surrealistic winter effect.
Here are a whole bunch more photos of Michigan’s January 2007 ice storm and you can read more about the impact in Winter hits home, with a vengeance in the Detroit News.
1890s View of Michigan’s Capitol from the Lansing Standpipe
These two photos are from the book Lansing: City on the Grand by James MacLean and Craig A. Whitford from Arcadia Publishing (book details & purchase online). The 128 page book features over 200 historical photos of Lansing. In addition to photos you’d expect (Lansing Olds, REO plant and the Capitol building) there are photos and stories you wouldn’t like Barnes Castle (torn down in 1957 for a parking lot) and Charlie Zmuda, the “Bat Man”.
(above) STANDPIPE VIEW OF LANSING LOOKING WEST, C. 1890s.
A popular location for photographers to capture the city was the standpipe located on south Cedar Street. 
This view was taken prior to the construction of a new wide steel bridge on Michigan Avenue, crossing the Grand River. (FPML/CADL.)
(right) THE MYSTERIOUS STANDPIPE, C. 1890s.
The standpipe was constructed in 1885 and served as the city’s storage tank for water. The tower was located east of Cedar Street and south of Michigan Avenue, where the Board of Water and Light have their holding tanks today. The remarkable aspect of the standpipe was that you could walk to the top on the circular staircase that wraps around the tower. Many a photographer took advantage of this and quite a few panoramic photographs were taken. The standpipe was torn down in 1949. (FPML/CADL.)
Photos reprinted with permission from Lansing: City on the Grand by James MacLean and Craig A. Whitford. Available from the publisher online at www.arcadiapublishing.com or by calling 888-313-2665.
View other excerpts from Arcadia Publishing’s Michigan books at Michigan in Pictures!
Last October – Orton Effect
Last October – Orten Effect, photo by CaptPiper.
The “Orton Effect” is based upon the work of photographer Michael Orton You can learn how to apply the technique using film or digital processes, visit Michael Orton’s web site, see a bunch more photos in the Orton group.
Whatever you do, be sure to check out these ortonized photos from Michigan and don’t miss other photos in the Michigan in Pictures Michigan Fall Wallpaper series!
Following the storm.
Following the storm., photo by ten0fnine.
This photo is one of a cool series of photos from a December storm.
Detroit Public Library Mural
Detroit Public Library, photo by DSPII.
Mac also has a photo of the exterior of the main branch of the DPL.
I searched and searched for information about this mural and found nothing, even at the Detroit Public Library web site. I did find several more pics from the library at DetroitFunk. Still, if anyone knows the tale of this mural, I would love to hear it!
Solitude
Solitude, photo by wizardkitten.
From a foggy day in January of 2006 January of 2005 and also from a great set of photos titled Michigan, My Michigan.
Scenic Moon (from the Sleeping Bear Dunes Scenic Turnout)
Scenic Moon, photo by SoPhast.
SoPhast writes: From the last night I went out to *shoot* the moon. Nuthin’ like a little bit of night magic.
To which I reply AAAAAAAAAAAAMAZIN! You have to view this big old moon bigger.
orange star car from the 2006 Detroit Auto Show
orange star car, photo by Boston Fan in Michigan.
This Dodge Challenger concept car was the star of the 2006 Detroit Auto Show. It’s also part of a fantastic set of 2006 Detroit Auto Show photos. In addition to her camera, Sam brought her friend Dave (a “car fiend”) along and he offers commentary on the pictured cars. For this one, Dave says:
This car is an interesting design exercise. Unlike the new Mustang or Chevrolet’s Camaro concept, this design really does nothing to evolve the 1970s original. If Dodge produces this car, the response will be quite telling about the progression (or regression) of automotive design.
Dodge Challenger buffs might enjoy the Dodge Challenger home page, complete with history, photos and TV and magazine ads.
More coverage of the 2007 North American International Auto Show at Absolute Michigan.
PS: We’ll be posting an article on Absolute Michigan a little later this morning tomorrow with multimedia featuring this car and some other views from last year’s auto show that you have to see!!
Here’s the link to Detroit Auto Show Multimedia on Absolute Michigan! (be sure to check out those panorama tours at the full screen size – they are amazingly cool!!)
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