Big Fat Squirrel

There is a pair of squirrels living near my house... a fat brown one and a thinner black one. Armed with my 70-200mm I finally got a few shots of the fat one. Next target... that noisy woodpecker that woke me up this morning! 

Tahquamenon Fall - another shot

Tahquamenon Fall - is it that SUSPICIOUS??

My encounter with a "Forrest Gump" policeman! I was stopped by Mr FG (Forrest Gump) on the way back from the waterfall:


FG: Did you drive 5 hours here just to take some photos of the waterfall?
Me: Yes, I did.
FG: And you will be driving all the way back today for another 5 hours?
Me: Yes.
FG: That is "SUSPICIOUS", it is very unusual for people to do that (*notice the cap*).
Me: Unusual? Maybe, but not for me. I enjoy taking photos... some folks would fly to Scotland to play folk at St Andrews... I drive 5 hours to take some photos.
FG: No locals will drive for 5 hours to the Upper Peninsula just to take photos and drive back the same day... (blah blah blah...)
Me: Well, I am not a local!
FG: *stumped*


I found this quote from Forrest Gump... "Forrest Gump: Mama always had a way of explaining things so I could understand them."


Sorry Mr FG, I am not your mama... and you should go out more often!

One more shot from Henry Ford Museum

I don't really have much more to add about the visit to Henry Ford... only wanted to share this photo. It took me about 30 mins to capture this one shot. For some reason, there were so many crowding around this exhibit... I knew it will be a good shot and so began the wait. I am really happy how this shoot turned out.

The Henry Ford Museum - it's actually not too bad

OK... I will start this post by stating that contrary to the going stereotype of people who work in automotive company - I AM NOT A "CAR-NUT". While I think the perceptive that most people who work in automotive companies are car cut is not unfounded... I am not one of those. In fact, I couldn't be bothered about the difference driving a V6 or V8 car - I am ashamed to say, they feel and accelerate just the same. :)


Also, I am not the "cultured" type that likes to go check out the latest exhibits in Museums... whether it's Renaissance or modern art makes no real difference to me. Rembrant or Monet ... I can't tell them apart... So there you go. In short, you'll probably not find me in a Automotive Museum, as I have little interest in both.


Well... I never thought I'd say this, the Henry Ford Museum is actually not too bad! Nevermind it's located in Dearborne and about 25 mins drive from my place... I actually did enough the trip and the exhibits. The museum opens from 9am to 5pm everyday - admission to the Museum is $17... but you have to pay $5 for carparking as well! I particularly enjoyed the "Heros in the Sky" exhibits. 


So here's the good and bad about this museum... 


Goods:


1. Heros in the Sky exhibit
2. Exhibits are well organised and spaced out
3. Texaco exhibits is very cool & good for photography
4. Lots of carpark lots available
5. Good write up on the history of automotive industry in America


Bads:


1. Slightly expensive - entrance fee is $17 + $5 for carparking
2. Overly "Ford" focus... for someone who works in General Motors
3. Greenfield Village is under renovation


Here are the photos...