Category Archives: Photography & Film

Photo Friday: Divinity by country_boy_shane

Shane Gorski says that you should view this photo taken at St. Paul's Armenian Church in Southfield bigger, and while you're at it, have a look at this one too! He writes:
In every place there is a secret beauty waiting to be uncovered. As an emerging photographer, I seek to reveal distinctive angles, unique colors, [...]

Dig Michigan: The Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Pictured Rocks Waterfall by ER Post
There's so much that I want to say about the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore that I have no idea where to start. Maybe all I need to say is that it's my favorite place on earth, and that I really hope you get a chance to visit there soon. That [...]

The Week for May 12-18, 2008

Untitled by flatgraphic (wren at Dodge Park)
Welcome to The Week!
Our Michigan May Event Calendar says that this weekend's fun includes the Morel Mushroom Festival in Boyne City, the East Lansing Art Festival, Ann Arbor Book Festival, the Motor City Comic Con and the Annual Flower Fair & Home & Garden Marketplace in Lake Orion.
In the [...]

Photo Friday: Tulip Festival - Holland Michigan 2008 by bmg5

Brian Gudas took several photos at the Veldeer's Tulip Farm in Holland the other day.
He has some cool photos sets including this beautiful collection of spring flowers (slideshow), the Coast Guard Fest and the Grand Haven Coast Guard's 50th Anniversary fireworks show. In addition to the sets, he has photos of everything from this amazing [...]

the lilac bush is blooming by 1ManWithACamera

Larry (1ManWithACamera) doesn't have to leave his backyard to find plenty of cool photos.
When he does head out to the country, Mackinac Island or a Tigers game, you can count on him to bring back some great pics ... often with a humorous twist.
(and for the record, lilacs are most definitely NOT blooming here in [...]

Tulip Time in Holland, Michigan

Orange Tulip by markmarko
This weekend is the kickoff of Holland's Tulip Time celebration. The annual festival starts this Saturday (May 3, 2008) and continues through May 10.
The Tulip Time Festival's history page says that Tulip Time was introduced in 1927 at a Woman’s Literary Club meeting by Holland biology teacher Miss Lida Rogers. It's grown [...]

Free Amir … and the whole Zoo Crew

Free Amir!
Amir Johnson is just 21. Wikipedia says that on April 19, 2007, Amir Johnson scored a career-high 20 points, grabbed 12 rebounds (6 of them offensive), and recorded four blocks and three steals in 37 minutes against the Boston Celtics. And he can do this.

Amir is also part of the Detroit Piston's most impressive [...]

Photo Friday: Don't Weep for Me by photoshoparama

photoshoparama (Daniel Johnson of Grand Rapids) says that he'd rather be biking.
When not doing so, he might be taking interesting and colorful photos of everything from the small to the great outdoors.
Happy Arbor Day!

Detroit Pistons 2008 NBA Playoffs

and i bring you fire by Paul Hitz
More pics in the Detroit Pistons Pool on Flickr
With a final record of 59-23, the Detroit Pistons own the 2nd best record in the NBA (final 2008 NBA Standings) and tied their 3rd best mark.
In their season ending NBA power rankings, ESPN ranked them third while the NBA [...]

Photo Friday: Full Display by Peter Skellenger

Peter writes that this was a huge eagle, and he doesn't think it could have possibly offered him a better display of its beauty. It's a crop of this photo and part of an amazing set of photos taken of bald eagles in the Eastern UP (see them bigger in the slideshow).
He has some neat [...]