The long road... at Michigan City

This was a photo taken on the way from Detroit into Chicago. We stopped by in a town called Michigan City (right next to Michigan Lake). I suppose in this part of the States, the folks operating the nature reserve haven't come to realise that there are people who would wake up at 530am to catch a glimpse of the sunrise. So we drove 30mins to the entrance of the Sand Dunes ... but... the entrance was blocked off becos' the people operating the park hasn't wake up yet!!!


Thankfully, we found this road near the Sand Dunes and took a few shots.

Lake St Clair Metropark

Pearly and I woke up at 430am yesterday morning. One my favorite thing to do on weekends is to wake up really early in the morning, drive to a beautiful and scenic place and observe the sunrise. Especially when the weather is good. I think it is both physically and mentally refreshing when you take in a lung full of morning fresh air.

Wish I can find more scenic areas in Michigan & "re-charge" in these places more often...

Two busy weeks!

Firstly, ever since my wife arrived in Michigan... life has become somewhat busier (not the bad kind) - just that there are more things to occupy my time, effort and energy on weekends. Oh... to balance things up, there's better food at home as well!


I have also become a bit more active with the Google+ Michigan Photography Group. Two photo-walk events held in a space of 3 weeks! First one was in the University town of Ann Arbor. The latest one was held in the Packard Plant in Detroit. I took a lot of nice shot in Ann Arbor... but I feel they somehow pale in comparison with those taken in the Packard Plant.


For those who have never heard of the Packard Plant... Packard was a major motor vehicle manufacturer in Detroit in the early 70s. The company gone bust in the 80s and the plant (which was a technological marvel of its time) was left to rot and decay away. 


In a way, the Packard Plant is the equivalent of the meccas of urban exploration photography. It wasn't until you actually set foot on it that you appreciate the sheer size of the place. Nested in Detroit... it is one of those place that you wouldn't go without a group of friends... the plant has in more recent times become a haven for the homeless.


In the photo below... you'll see someone has actually skilfully erected a wooden wall (yes, someone lives in there). I decided that this is the closest I am willing to venture in this side of the plant. I don't really want to upset anyone by going too close to their lodging (if you zoom in... you can actually see a igloo box).

Katz Deli - NYC

Believe this is the restaurant where the famous "diner" scene was shot in the movie "Harry meets Sally" - Katz Deli