Cloudy future for the Gordie Howe International Bridge?

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Bridge in the Clouds by Scattered1

Bridge in the Clouds by Scattered1

The Detroit News shares that President Trump has threatened to block the opening of the new Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Windsor from opening until Canada treats the United States with what he described as “fairness and respect.”

Apparently, the fact that Canada has paid for 100% of the construction project isn’t fair enough. IMO, it is deeply embarrassing to become a nation whose word can’t be trusted. Your mileage may vary, but please remember that’s not my or anyone elses problem.

Scattered1 took this photo back in December when the clouds were so low that they couldn’t see the top of the bridge’s 722-foot towers. See more in their massive Michigan gallery on Flickr.

Here’s a shot of a cross border handshake from 2024 to help us remember that the United States has no ally as true and vital as Canada. ♥️ 🇨🇦 🤍

Cross Border Handshake

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Farlane Friday: Not Your Grandma’s Hudson’s

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Not your grandma's Hudson's

Not your grandma’s Hudson’s by Andrew McFarlane

On December 31st, I will begin my 20th year of doing Michigan-focused photo blog Michigan in Pictures!! I’m going to try some new things this year to keep things fresh & fun for Michigan in Pictures regulars including yours truly like featuring more of my photos from the present day & my surprisingly extensive archives. As with today’s entry, a lot of them will be from Detroit where I live.

My first “Farlane Friday” is the brand new building at the new Hudson’s building in downtown Detroit which I am honestly a big fan of. I wasn’t alone, because this photo blew up when I shared it in the Detroit Photography group on Facebook. Hudson’s was Detroit’s signature department store and the place where I – like many Detroiters – unquestionably got my first picture taken with Santa. I also spent more than one Saturday reading dinosaur books at the lunch counter while my Grandma shopped with her friends. You can head over to Hudson’s Detroit for lots more about this new addition to Detroit’s skyline & for sure check out this post about the history of Hudson’s on Michigan in Pictures.

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Mist over the Straits of Mackinac

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Mackinac Bridge in Fog by Joe Lieghio

Mackinac Bridge in Fog by Joe Lieghio

Joe got these great shots on October 31st of the Mackinac Bridge and a freighter & shared them saying “Mackinaw City has a ghost ship for Halloween!” You can see more of his pics & those of others in the Mackinaw City, Michigan group that he manages on Facebook.

Freighter in the Straits of Mackinac in Fog by Joe Lieghio

Freighter in the Straits of Mackinac in Fog by Joe Lieghio

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Misty Morning on the Manistee River

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Fall Notes by Aaron Springer

Fall Notes by Aaron Springer

I’ve had this photo that Aaron took overlooking the Manistee River on October 15, 2016 saved for years & somehow never shared it. Problem solved!!

See Aaron’s latest on his Flickr!

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Passage at Dawn

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wsykes52722dawn_rb by Rod Burdick

wsykes52722dawn_rb by Rod Burdick

Rod took this photo of the classic laker and steamer Wilfred Sykes in fog on the St. Clair River at dawn last week. Head over to his Flickr for the latest!

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Lake (Leelanau) Dreams

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Lake Dreams by Francios

Lake Dreams by Francios

Here’s a sweet shot I shared 5 years ago on June 3rd of a boat in the mist on Lake Leelanau in the northwestern Lower Peninsula. See more in Francios’ Michigan Journey’s gallery on Flickr and have a great weekend everyone!

More fog & mist on Michigan in Pictures!

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Cool Foggy Morning

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Cool Foggy Morning by T P Mann

Cool Foggy Morning by T P Mann

I shared another view of this barn last week, but since lots of Michigan is in a misty mood this morning, I had to go back! Check out TP’s Sunsets/Sunrises gallery for more. 

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Lines on a September Morning

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Lines on a September Morning by TP Mann

Lines on a September Morning by TP Mann

TP shares, “The beauty of a cool September morning as the lines on the field and the fog hovering over make for visual pleasures. Another beautiful morning found along the Breezeway.” See more in his Along the Breezeway gallery & have a great week everyone!

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Silence contains all the sounds

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No Real Silence by Fire Fighters Wife

No Real Silence by Fire Fighter’s Wife

“Since there is no real silence, Silence will contain all the sounds, All the words, all the languages, All knowledge, all memory.”
-Dejan Stojanovic

I just love Beth’s pairing of photos & quotations! About this pic she shares, “Not the best technically perfect picture, seeing I took it with my iPhone. But, when I saw this one my way to work I had to stop and take a picture. It was too beautiful to let it go to waste.”

Head over to her Flickr for lots more!

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TBT: Last Week’s Eclipse

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Eclipse June 10 2021 by Rod Burdick

Eclipse June 10, 2021 by Rod Burdick

Sure it’s a little early for a “Throwback Thursday” pic, but I had to share this shot from last week’s eclipse over the foggy St. Clair River.

Head over to Rod’s Flickr for many more shots of the St. Clair River & Great Lakes marine subjects!

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