The Sugar House, photo by grodapictures.
Melissa writes “My Dad built this so he could make Maple Syrup every spring. My Mom “loves” making maple syrup.”
This photo is from somewhere around Iron River. Check out Melissa’s films at Groda Pictures.
(Michpics feature on maple syrup)
The Spirit of Detroit, photo by One Foot Over The Moon.
Continuing our run of photographers never before seen on Michigan in Pictures, here’s a photo from One Foot Over The Moon . It’s part of her This is Detroit set, which takes an interesting look at the Motor City. Check it out…
(much more about the Spirit of Detroit)
Barn and cornfield, photo by Jenni Jones
This photo is part of an interesting set of pictures from a Michigan hunting vacation, I believe in the Grand Ledge area.
Jenni is from Lacey, WA and you can see more of her work at jensdigital.blogspot.com.
The above photo is copyright Jenni Jones, all rights reserved.
23 minutes, 39 seconds, photo by aragirn
Kyle writes that this photo was taken on the stamp sand beach right outside of Gay, MI in the Keweenaw Peninsula. He has tagged it on a map of the Keweenaw as well and also sent a link to the history of Gay, Michigan (including the smoke stack in the picture). I’m not sure if it makes me happy or sad to learn that this photo was a result of his first experiment with long-exposure night photography.
Note that although I have tagged this photo with the “wallpaper” tag, you have to be one of Kyle’s contacts on Flickr to view the computer background-sized image – make friends!
This photo is one of a nice set of Holland, Michigan photos by Norm Hoekstra (makes a nice desktop background too!)
Wikipedia’s entry for Windmill Island says that the the 245-year-old windmill De Zwaan, Dutch for “the swan” or “graceful bird”, is the only authentic, working Dutch windmill in the United States:
In 1964, the City of Holland purchased the windmill De Zwaan from a retired miller in the town of Vinkel in the province of Noord Brabant, the Netherlands. The windmill was shipped from the Netherlands to the port of Muskegon, Michigan on the ship Prins Willem van Oranje. It was brought by truck from Muskegon to its present location on Windmill Island. Reconstruction of the mill began in 1964 and the park opened in April of 1965. The island, formerly farmed by Henry F. Koop, was chosen because of the favorable wind conditions there. Although originally a peninsula, a manmade canal turned the land into an assisted island. Before the arrival of De Zwaan, it was known as Hyma Island.
The Windmill has an article that goes more in-depth on this structure’s history. Flickr offers some pictures of windmills in Zandaam (where this one hails from). More info can be found in the City of Holland’s Windmill Island pages.
Dancing water, photo by curlyson.
The Grand Haven Lighthouse is one of a shrinking number of still active Michigan lights. I think I read somewhere that due to its easy accessibility and the beauty of the area, it is the most photographed lighthouse in the world.
Dave Wobser wrote a nice little article at Boatnerd (with more pics) and Terry Pepper has detailed information on the light’s construction and history. The lighthouse is located in the Grand Haven State Park and there’s also a webcam to view the beach, pier & lighthouse. If you want to visit, try the Grand Haven Chamber of Commerce.
Past and Present, photo by O Caritas.
Patrick writes From Michigan Avenue, looking north… the idle Board of Water & Light building is on the left and Lansing Center is on the right. The walk bridge connects the Lansing Center with the Radisson Hotel.
This photo is part of a huge set of panoramas including shots of Spartan Stadium, the Red Cedar River, Magdalena’s Tea House and an amazing 72 shot Autostitched shot of the US-127 overpass.
Becky’s New Art Medium, photo by dailyinvention.
Stefan says Becky actually constructed the apple out of dough herself. She’s a fairly talented illustrator and a great cook.
Indeed. I’d like to wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving and I hope that the holiday finds you with family and friends and food and good cheer.
All of us involved in the Michigan in Pictures / Absolute Michigan project are truly thankful for all you wonderful folks who help us serve up a big Michigan feast by providing photos, thoughts and support to our efforts.
Last Look at Promenade by BuildingsOfDetroit.com – SNWEB.ORG
SNWEB says that the Guardian Building is Detroit’s best kept secret. It is considered one of the most significant Art Deco skyscrapers in the world and has been designated as a National Historic Landmark. Billed as “The Cathedral of Finance”, the building was designed for the Union Trust Company in the Roaring 20s by noted architect Wirt C. Rowland. A defining characteristic is the use of color. Rowland explained “We no longer live in a leisurely age … the impression must be immediate, strong and complete. Color has this vital power.”
The Guardian Building web site says:
Designed by Michigan architects; erected by Michigan contractors; built by Michigan artisans–the Guardian Building is virtually a temple of Michigan commerce and ingenuity. The Griswold Street entrance is crowned with a semi-dome lined with symbolic custom tiles by Mary Chase Stratton’s Pewabic Pottery of Detroit. The lobby features a large glass mosaic and the banking hall’s spectacular mural are both by Michigan artist Ezra Winter. Flanking the sides of the main entrance are reliefs designed by Detroit’s own architectural sculptor Corrado Parducci. In all, forty artisans worked on the structure’s painted murals and ceilings, intricate tile work, mosaic and stained glass, marble fixtures and vaulted lobby.
Check out a slideshow of Guardian Building photos from Flickr. Also see the excellent article Guardian Building has long been the crown jewel in Detroit skyline in the Detroit News’ Rearview Mirror and Guardian Building in Wikipedia.
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