Main Street - Ann Arbor MichiganI love getting out early to photograph in Ann Arbor. The 'blue hour' is my favorite time to shoot city scapes as there are fewer people and cars moving about, and the pre-dawn light enables me to emphasize the color and texture of the architecture and neon lights. This image features a view of Main Street looking south from Liberty Street toward the the First National Bank building, the large building in the background. The Pretzel Bell restaurant as well as other downtown shops are visible in the image as well. Located near University of Michigan campus, this area of town is home to many local favorite shops and restaurants.
Kerrytown - Ann Arbor MichiganImage of one fo the brick sidewalks located near Zingerman's Deli in Kerrytown District in Ann Arbor Michigan. Located near University of Michigan Central Campus, the Kerrytown is home to a popular retail shops, restaurants, artisan market and historic buildings.
Old Barn - Lodi Township, MichiganThis barn is located just south of Ann Arbor, Michigan. I have driven past it for the better part of fifteen years, watching it deteriorate a little more each year. As anyone from the area would recognize, this photograph is actually about eight years old - as of now the barn has all but collapsed. This image was created on a late October evening, just before sunset. I have this print displayed in my office on a 16 x 24 black edge canvas wrap, a medium which I prefer for this type of subject.Update: As of fall 2020, this barn has been torn down and the debris removed. I miss seeing in on my way home….
sidewalk cafes - ann arbor michiganearly morning view of outdoor eating spaces along main street in ann arbor, michigan
depot town - ypsilanti michiganDepot Town is located in Ypsilanti, Michigan near Eastern Michigan University's campus, just a few miles east of Ann Arbor Michigan. It is a historic district of the city first established in the late 1830s, most of the buildings standing today were constructed between 1850 and 1880. The area is home to many shops, museums, restaurants and pubs. it is a great place for a night out for dinner and drinks, one of the many summer festivals or just a leisurely stroll to admire the architecture.
showtime - farmington civic theaterNight photograph of iconic Farmington Civic Theater in Farmington, MIchigan
the clock - ypsilanti michiganDepot Town is located in Ypsilanti, Michigan near Eastern Michigan University's campus, just a few miles east of Ann Arbor Michigan. It is a historic district of the city first established in the late 1830s, most of the buildings standing today were constructed between 1850 and 1880. The area is home to many shops, museums, restaurants and pubs. it is a great place for a night out for dinner and drinks, one of the many summer festivals or just a leisurely stroll to admire the architecture.
The Ark - Music Venue in Ann Arbor MichiganLocated near the University of Michigan campus, The Ark is a nationally renown acoustic and folk music venue. It has been open in various locations in Ann Arbor since 1965 and hosts over 300 shows a year. Able to accommodate more patrons than many bars or clubs (seats around 400), but is still small enough to allow for an intimate experience listening to live music.
fleetwood diner - ann arbor michiganFleetwood Diner - Ann Arbor, Michigan serving counter food for almost 50 years. Located not far from the University of Michigan campus, the Fleetwood originally opened in 1949 as the Dagwood Diner and was Ann Arbor's first sidewalk cafe. It was renamed to Fleetwood in 1971, and remains a local favorite for early breakfasts or late nigh snacks.
winter on main street - ann arbor michiganPre-dawn photograph of Main Street in Ann Arbor, Michigan. View looking south on Main, from the corner of W. Ann Street during winter. Streetlights, neon signs and holiday lighting illuminate the scene.
Marquee At Night - State Theater, Ann Arbor MichiganNight view of State Theater in Ann Arbor, Michigan looking east on Liberty Street from near Maynard Street. This theater's distinctive red, green and yellow marquee make it an Ann Arbor icon. Close to University of Michigan campus, it hosts both current and older movies, appealing to a wide variety of movie tastes. This image was taken on particularly cold, icy and rainy New Years Eve - which probably explains the lack of people and activity. Normally this area is bustling with students and shoppers.
wrap around - livonia city hallfisheye HDR image of livonia city hall
the fence - sunrise view of ann arbor michiganSunrise view of Ann Arbor as seen from the top of a parking structure on Maynard Street looking through a fence put there to keep me from falling off.. :) . It does make it more challenging to select a spot to take photographs. I really love the way the reflection of the sun off the buildings, fence and rails adds to the warm summers morning feel of this image.
Pink Sunrise - E. Washington St. Ann Arbor Michigan
Mura, Mural on the Wall - Ann Arbor MichiganTwo story amazing mural painted on the side of a building @ Huron and Ashley in Ann Arbor. This photo was taken around 2010. The mural has since been painted over. Unfortunately - at least for some of us, the tone/ambiance of Ann Arbor is changing to include many new and high rise (relative of course) building, causing many local iconic buildings to be razed in the name of progress. I suppose.
Zingerman's Deli - Ann Arbor MichiganEarly morning view of a local favorite hangout located in the Kerrytown District of Ann Arbor, Michigan
Morning Coffee - Ann Arbor MichiganImage of Liberty looking west from Fourth. Includes local coffee favorite Roos Roast. Oh, and for the record; The neighboring store seen in the foreground - Bongz yes, Thongz, no. LOL
Mongolian on Main - Ann Arbor MichiganEarly morning view looking south on Main Street just north of Liberty. Blue hour peaceful.
The Peak in the Morning - Ann Arbor MichiganView looking west on Washington Street of the outdoor seating for Grizzly Peak Brewery in Ann Arbor. Tons of fun!
Nickels Arcade - Ann Arbor Michigan
Sunrise Skyline - Ann Arbor, MichiganMain and Washington Streets looking south toward University of Michigan Stadium. Taken 2010, before high rise apartment buildings blocked the view.