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Downtown Traverse City Front Street District
The downtown Traverse City Front Street District makes up several blocks of Front Street and includes many stores and shops, restaurants, bars, the State Theater, and more. The Front Street District is located just south of the West Arm of Grand Traverse Bay. The Boardman River runs behind the buildings on the north end of[…]
Western Lowland Gorilla at the Lincoln Park Zoo
This is a photo of a Western Lowland Gorilla named ‘Kwan’ who currently (as of fall 2013) resides at the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago, Illinois. Kwan is a popular gorilla, having been in several movies while also being the featured Silverback Gorilla at the Lincoln Park Zoo.
Grist Mill and Wagon at Deep River County Park
Deep River County Park is located along Old Lincoln Highway just north of US 30 in Merrillville, Indiana and is a part of the Lake County Parks Department in Northwest Indiana. This is a historic site that dates back to the mid 1800s when settlers traveled along the Sauk Trail heading to Chicago and Joliet[…]
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Hiking Trails
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is located in northern lower Michigan west of Traverse City along the shores of Lake Michigan. This photo was taken in August 2013 along one of the hiking trails in the park. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park is known for its dunes and other glacial formations, fauna, wildlife, hiking trails,[…]
Park Place Monument in Arches National Park
A panoramic photo of the Park Place rock monument in Arches National Park near Moab, Utah. This photo was taken in June 2009 and is the first stop within the Arches National Park, which is known for its natural stone arches.
Abraham Lincoln Gravesite in Springfield, Illinois
The Abraham Lincoln gravesite in Oak Hill Cemetery in Springfield, Illinois. President Lincoln was assassinated in April 1865 at the Ford’s Theater in Washington D.C. His body was transported by train from Washington DC across the eastern United States as it traveled to Lincoln’s final burial place in Springfield, Illinois.
Aerial Photography of Traverse City, Michigan
Aerial photograph of Traverse City, Michigan, taken facing east towards downtown Traverse City overlooking Front Street and State Street. This photo was taken on the afternoon of Wednesday, August 14, 2013. To the left along the bay is Clinch Park. The Park Place Hotel, which is the tallest building in Traverse City, is on the[…]
Falling Waters Lodge in Leland, Michigan
The Falling Waters Lodge along the Leland River near historic Fish Town on the Leelanau Peninsula along Lake Michigan. The Leland River connects Leland Lake to Lake Michigan and the falls separates the two bodies of water.
Retro photograph of Traverse City
Retro photograph of Traverse City on Front Street in the downtown district.
Traverse City Film Festival at the State Theater
The Traverse City Film Festival at the State Theater on Front Street in downtown Traverse City, Michigan. The historic State Theater has been home to the Traverse City Film Festival since being completely restored.
Boot Leggers Dillinger’s Pub Traverse City
Boot Leggers and Dillinger’s Pub in Traverse City, Michigan located just south of Front Street.
Fifth Third Bank, downtown Traverse City
Fifth Third Bank in downtown Traverse City, Michigan in the Front Street District. This Fifth Third branch is one of the western most buildings in downtown Traverse City and is walking distance from all of the shops and stores along Front Street as well blocks away from Grand Traverse Bay.
Cherry Republic in Traverse City, Michigan
Cherry Republic is located in Traverse City, Michigan in the downtown Front Street District. Cherry Republic is one of the most popular stores along Front Street and is known for its many cherry flavored items including cherry salsa, cherry BBQ sauce, cherry wine, cherry jelly, cherry candies and much more.
Poppycock’s in Traverse City, Michigan
Poppycock’s in Traverse City, Michigan. Poppycock’s in located in downtown Traverse City in the Front Street district and is a popular location for both local diners and tourists.
Mackinaw Brewing Company in Traverse City, Michigan
Mackinaw Brewing Company in downtown Traverse City, Michigan in the Front Street District. The Mackinaw Brewing Company, located in the historic Beadle Building, has several homemade beers as well as plenty of other local and regional beers to choose from. Try the stuffed mushrooms!
American Spoon in Traverse City, Michigan
American Spoon in downtown Traverse City. American Spoon sells a variety of different sauces, salsa, barbecue sauces and other edibles with cherry being the predominant ingredient in many of the Traverse City stores products. American Spoon is located in the downtown district along Front Street in the heart of Traverse City.
Old, 1960s Low Rider Chevy in HDR
An old, 1960s Chevy low rider that has been completely pimped out. This HDR photo accentuates the red and the chrome accents. This car includes hydraulics in the rear which are lifting the rear end up in the photograph. VIEW MORE PHOTOS!
Pierogi Fest in Whiting, Indiana
Pierogi Fest in downtown Whiting, Indiana. Pierogi Fest takes place at the end of July every year on 119th Street in downtown Whiting. This annual festival celebrates Polish heritage and pays tribute to the popular Polish food, the pierogi. There are plenty of food vendors, crafts, bands, activities for kids, a beer garden and tons[…]
National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, Michigan
Every year, people from across the country travel to Traverse City, Michigan to attend the National Cherry Festival. Traverse City, known as the “Cherry Capitol of the World”, has held this tradition which features many local venders, arts and crafts, carnival rides, cherry pancake breakfast, cherry pit spitting contests, and many more events. This event[…]
Traverse City Attorneys Dingeman, Dancer & Christopherson
Traverse City Attorneys Dingeman, Dancer & Christopherson and their law office in downtown Traverse City along the Boardman River.
Duncan L. Clinch Marina in Traverse City
The Duncan L. Clinch Marina in downtown Traverse City, Michigan during the National Cherry Festival in June 2013. Traverse City is a popular summer resort town and is known as the ‘Cherry Capitol of the World’.
Spinning Ferris Wheel Open Shutter
A colorful, spinning ferris wheel makes for a great open shutter photo. This photo was taken with an open shutter for about three seconds.
Fish Town, Leland, Michigan with ‘Joy’ Ship
Historic Fish Town in Leland, Michigan on the Leelanau Peninsula.
Derecho Storm near Chicago, NW Indiana on June 12, 2013
A supercell thunderstorm forming a derecho moved through the Chicago and Northwest Indiana area on the evening of Wednesday, June 12, 2013. This is a panoramic photo taken of the supercell that moved through Lake County, Indiana near Dyer at around 6:25pm CST. This storm cause property damage in Crown Point, Winfield and Hebron, about[…]
Chicago’s Financial District – The LaSalle Canyon
The financial district in downtown Chicago on LaSalle Street. This area is known as LaSalle Canyon because of it’s very tall buildings that line this not-too-wide street in the west loop. The Chicago Board of Trade Building dominates the view and is the centerpiece to what is known as the LaSalle Canyon. Many scenes for[…]
The City Methodist Church in Gary, Indiana
The stained glass windows inside of the City Methodist Church in Gary, Indiana.
Rotten, decaying piano abandoned Church Gary Indiana
An old, rotten piano with a single plastic rose in the abandoned City Methodist Church in Gary, Indiana. The City Methodist church closed in the early 1970s and still stands today, decaying with old artifacts inside like this old piano.
Empty abandoned church room in Gary, Indiana
An empty room inside of the abandoned City Methodist Church in Gary, Indiana. This room appears to be a former church room with a fireplace. The fireplace marble and facade was salvaged long ago, the ceiling has all but collapsed, and various debris lies all around. The City Methodist Church is a popular place for[…]
City Methodist Church in Gary, Indiana
The City Methodist Church in Gary, Indiana has become a popular place for urban exploration photos in Northwest Indiana and is a favorite for urbex photographers. The church closed in the early 1970s and has been abandoned ever since. Some stained glass remains, but most of the inside of the church has been salvaged and[…]
Utah Rocky Landscape and Desert
The Utah desert landscape, as seen from the roadside along I-70 in central Utah.
The Sample Gates at Indiana University
The Sample Gates on the campus of Indiana University. This photo was taken facing west looking down Kirkwood Ave. Decades ago, this pathway was a street that came into the old campus and was one of the original entrances leading to what is known as the ‘old crescent’, a group of the campuses oldest buildings,[…]
Sunset at Presque Isle Park in Marquette, Michigan
A sunset on Lake Superior in Presque Isle Park in Marquette, Michigan in the upper peninsula. Presque Isle Park is a popular destination to watch sunsets over the lake. Check out more of my sunset photography from around the United States. Licensing and Copyright Information Printing this photo for public use or display without prior[…]
Downtown Cincinnati, Ohio Skyline from Devou Park
The Cincinnati, Ohio skyline as seen from Devou Park in Covington, Kentucky just across from the Ohio River. This photo was taken in October 2006 as a storm was leaving the Cincinnati metropolitan area. Check out more of my skyline photos from my many travels! Licensing and Copyright Information Printing this photo for public use[…]
Downtown Louisville Clock on Main Street
A clock along Main Street in downtown Louisville, Kentucky. Licensing and Copyright Information Printing this photo for public use or display without prior written consent is strictly prohibited. For information about the use and licensing of this photo, please refer to the Creative Commons license and copyright disclosure in the paragraph below. Newspapers, magazines and[…]
Las Vegas Strip – New Frontier Casino
The historic New Frontier Hotel and Casino on the famed Las Vegas Strip, circa 2005. This photo was taken just two years before this longtime Las Vegas Casino was imploded and just weeks after the opening of the new Wynn Hotel and Casino across the street. The street is empty and it was about 6:50am[…]
HDR Times Square, New York City at Night
I had actually post-processed this photo shortly after my time in NYC, but I decided to go back through my folder of photos and see what else I could do. A jigsaw puzzle company contacted me regarding the earlier version of the photo which prompted me to go back to it and make some slight[…]
Indiana University Bloomington Campus – Old Crescent
The historic campus of Indiana University Bloomington featuring the Student Building, built in the early 20th century. Other buildings in what is known as the ‘old crescent’ were built in the late 1800s, including Franklin Hall, Wylie Hall, Bryan Hall, Kirkwood Hall, Lindley Hall and several other notable structures. View more of my Indiana University[…]
Old looking San Francisco photo with Coit Tower
Old, vintage looking photo of San Francisco with the Coit Tower in the background. This photo was taken in November 2008, but made to have an old, timeless appearance. The fact that there are no cars in the photo to ‘date’ it sure does help. Check out more of my old, rustic photos taken across[…]
Panoramic Sunset on Grand Traverse Bay, Traverse City
A panoramic sunset over Grand Traverse Bay in Traverse City, Michigan. This photo was taken in June 2012 just east of downtown Traverse City. The Holiday Inn West Bay can be seen on the left. Licensing and Copyright Information Printing this photo for public use or display without prior written consent is strictly prohibited. For[…]
Chicago skyline at sunset near Buckingham Fountain
The Chicago skyline at sunset in Grant Park near the Buckingham Fountain. The Buckingham Fountain is a popular Chicago landmark, particularly in the summer time. Many festivals, concerts and cultural events are held around or near the fountain every year, including the Taste of Chicago, the Chicago Jazz Festival, Lollapalooza, and many more. Check out[…]
Old Theater Seats at Mackinac Island Theater
Old theater seats in the Mackinac Island theater building. The 1980 film Somewhere in Time had several scenes shots in this building, including the soliloquy scene by Jane Seymour’s character Elise McKenna. View more of my Mackinac Island photos, including the Grand Hotel and other photos from around the island. Licensing and Copyright Information Printing this photo[…]
Chicago’s Prudential Building and Aon Center
This photo was taken from a high rise in downtown Chicago and features the Prudential Building, Prudential Two Tower and Aon Center near Millennium Park. This photo was taken in the summer of 2009 and overlooks the northwest corner of the park. Nearby attractions include the Cloud Gate sculpture (a.k.a. ‘The Bean’), Chicago River, and[…]
Haight Ashbury: Birthplace of American Counterculture
The corner of Haight and Ashbury is widely known as the birthplace of American counterculture, including the hippie movement. Located in San Francisco, California, the Haight Ashbury is an exceptionally liberal area of San Francisco. Head shops and t-shirt stores line the street and marijuana is smoked fairly openly and more openly in the nearby[…]
Aerial photo of Las Vegas from Southwest Flight
Aerial photo of Las Vegas, Nevada taken from a Southwest Airlines flight shortly after takeoff. The Las Vegas Strip can easily be seen, as well as many of the Las Vegas casinos, including the Stratosphere, Circus Circus, Encore and Wynn, The Mirage, The Palazzo, The Venetian and many more. View more of my Las Vegas[…]
Aerial fall photo of downtown Crown Point, Indiana
Aerial fall photo of Crown Point, Indiana taken in October 2012 near the historic Old Lake County Courthouse on the Crown Point square. Licensing and Copyright Information Printing this photo for public use or display without prior written consent is strictly prohibited. For information about the use and licensing of this photo, please refer to[…]
Aerial photo of downtown Lowell, Indiana
Aerial photo of downtown Lowell, Indiana taken in October 2012. This photo faces northwest towards Chicago overlooking E. Commercial Ave, the main street that runs through downtown Lowell, Indiana. Licensing and Copyright Information Printing this photo for public use or display without prior written consent is strictly prohibited. For information about the use and licensing[…]
Aerial photo of Cedar Lake, Indiana
Aerial photo of Cedar Lake, Indiana taken in October 2012. Cedar Lake is located in Lake County about one hour southeast of Chicago. Licensing and Copyright Information Printing this photo for public use or display without prior written consent is strictly prohibited. For information about the use and licensing of this photo, please refer to[…]
Urban Exploration of Gary, Indiana – Old Broken Chair
An old, broken chair was found during my urban exploration photo shoot of Gary, Indiana in October 2012. This chair was found in the long abandoned City Methodist Church in downtown Gary. Abandoned since the early 1970s, the church still stands and items comes and go. It is unknown whether this chair has been here[…]
Old used film in the Palace Theater, Gary, Indiana
During my urban exploration of Gary, Indiana, I found some old used film lying on the floor of the projector room in the Palace Theater. The Palace Theater in Gary, Indiana has been closed since the mid 1970s Licensing and Copyright Information Printing this photo for public use or display without prior written consent is[…]
Old, abandoned train station in Gary, Indiana
The long abandoned Union Station in Gary, Indiana. Union Station was once the main hub for incoming immigrants who came from the east coast to work in the steel mills around Gary, Indiana. This train station has been abandoned since the late 1950s and has stood empty for over fifty years. Check out more of[…]
Old, Abandoned Theater Auditorium
An old, abandoned theater auditorium, once known as the Seaman Auditorium in the City Methodist Church in Gary, Indiana. I took this photo in October 2012 while doing some urban exploration photography in Gary. The City Methodist Church has been closed for over forty years and this theater stage has sat abandoned ever since. Check[…]
Old, broken, rotten piano
An old, broken, rotten piano was found during my urban exploration and urbex photo shoot of Gary, Indiana. This photo has been rotting for over forty years inside of the former City Methodist Church in Gary, Indiana. Check out more of my urbex photos taken around Gary, Indiana as well as other locations across the[…]
Old, Broken Television Set
An old, broken television set that I found in the City Methodist Church while taking urban exploration photos in Gary, Indiana. Gary is a popular place for urban photographers and urbex photo lovers because it has so many abandoned buildings and artifacts that are easy to find and access. Check out more of my urban[…]
Gateway Arch – Gateway to the West in St Louis
A couple of unique views of the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri. Licensing and Copyright Information Printing this photo for public use or display without prior written consent is strictly prohibited. For information about the use and licensing of this photo, please refer to the Creative Commons license and copyright disclosure in the paragraph[…]
Gateway Arch near Reflection Pond in St Louis, MO
The Gateway Arch in Saint Louis, Missouri; one of the most recognizable landmarks in the world. This photo features the Gateway Arch near the southern reflection pond that is adjacent to the arch. The Gateway Arch, also known as the St. Louis Arch and the Gateway to the West, was completed in 1965 and stands[…]
Churchill Downs Horse Racetrack in Louisville, Kentucky
Churchill Downs racetrack in Louisville, Kentucky has held horse races since 1875 and is the home of the renowned Kentucky Derby. This landmark is widely known as the home to some of the best mint julep, a traditional drink made popular at the Kentucky Derby. This photo was taken in August 2008 on a day when nothing[…]
Grand Teton National Park Panoramic Photo
Grand Teton National Park mountain range looking west from US 191 / US 89 / US 26 north of Jackson, Wyoming. Grand Teton National Park lies between Jackson, Wyoming (also known as Jackson Hole) on the south and Yellowstone National Park to the north. Check out more of my National Park photography photos! Licensing and[…]
Grand Teton National Park near Jackson, Wyoming
Grand Teton National Park near Jackson, Wyoming is a beautiful place at every time of the year. This photo was taken in early June 2009 as I was driving near the Grand Tetons towards Yellowstone National Park, just an hour north of the park. Check out more of my National Park photos taken across the[…]
Welcome to Estes Park, Colorado
The entrance into Estes Park is quite welcoming and if you aren’t from a rocky terrain area, then it’s quite impressive and representative of the area. Estes Park is known as the entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park and is a popular tourist destination for summer resorts and winter skiing and lodging. View more of[…]
Black Dragon Canyon near Green River, Utah
A photo of Black Dragon Canyon taken from the north side of a scenic overlook along I-70 near Green River, Utah. This is a popular location for hikers and photographers and is located just west of Arches National Park in southeast Utah. Check out more of my landscape photos from some of my other road[…]
Panoramic of Utah Landscape in Arches National Park
Panoramic view of Utah as seen from the Arches National Park near Moab, UT. Utah has a very red landscape, particular in the southern part of the state near Arches National Park and near the north rim of the Grand Canyon. There are no actual arches in this photo, but it gives you an idea[…]
Chicago Skyline after Sunset over Lake Michigan
The Chicago skyline as seen from the Adler Planetarium across Lake Michigan. Chicago has one of the most picturesque skylines in the United States and is recognized across the world. View more of my Chicago photos! Licensing and Copyright Information Printing this photo for public use or display without prior written consent is strictly prohibited.[…]
Park Place Hotel in Traverse City, Michigan
After Rose and I left Mackinac Island in October 2012, we stayed for one night at the Park Place Hotel in downtown Traverse City, Michigan. This hotel was constructed in the 1920s and opened around 1930 as a ten story hotel and has remained the tallest building in Traverse City ever since. The hotel was[…]
Sunset at Mallory Square in Key West, Florida
The sunset at Mallory Square in Key West, Florida. This location is a popular destination for tourists and is known for it’s brilliant sunsets on the Gulf of Mexico. Photo taken on December 30, 2007. Check out more of my sunset photos taken from around the United States! Licensing and Copyright Information Printing this photo[…]
View from the Cosmopolitan Hotel in Las Vegas – Bathroom
The view of the Las Vegas Strip from the bathroom of the Cosmopolitan Hotel and Casino. Licensing and Copyright Information Printing this photo for public use or display without prior written consent is strictly prohibited. For information about the use and licensing of this photo, please refer to the Creative Commons license and copyright disclosure[…]
Palace Theater – Urban Exploration in Gary, Indiana
The long abandon Palace Theater in Gary, Indiana still has some of its seats remaining. These seats are located in the balcony, an ever dangerous place to explore. This theater is a local hotspot for urban exploration and urbex photographers who come to Gary photographing the many abandon buildings across town. Licensing and Copyright Information[…]
Old Rusty Piano – Urban Exploration
An old, rusty piano still remains inside of the former City Methodist Church in downtown Gary, Indiana. The City Methodist church closed it’s doors for the final time in the early 1970s, leaving many things behind, including this old upright piano. Check out more of my urban exploration photography from across the United States! Licensing[…]
Traverse City, Michigan Fall Front Street
Fall in Traverse City, Michigan along Front Street. In this photo, Spice Merchants, Nifty Things and Fustini’s, all of which are great places to shop. Spice Merchants has hundreds of different spices, teas, and more and as a person who loves to cook and eat, to me it’s a must stop destination while in Traverse[…]
City Methodist Church in Gary, Indiana – Urban Exploration
The City Methodist Church in Gary, Indiana hasn’t held a service since the early 1970s, yet it still stands in the middle of downtown Gary, Indiana. The City Methodist Church has been a focal point of urban exploration in Gary, Indiana for decades. It’s beautiful gothic architecture, interior stone arches and stained glass windows, is[…]
Palace Theater in Gary, Indiana – Urban Exploration
The Palace Theater in downtown Gary, Indiana has see it’s heyday. The theater closed in the mid-1970s and still stands today as a symbol of a money-strapped city in decline. Many famous acts have played at the Palace Theater and although many believe the the Jackson 5 once played on the stage, in reality, there[…]
“Is it You?” – Scene from Somewhere in Time movie
On October 26, 2012, Rose and I drove up to Mackinac Island to stay at the Grand Hotel and attend Somewhere in Time weekend, a weekend of events dedicated to the 1980 romantic film of the same name which was filmed on location at the Grand Hotel in 1979. Fans from all over the country[…]
Somewhere in Time Weekend at Grand Hotel Mackinac Island
An HDR photo of the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island taken on Saturday, October 27, 2012 during Somewhere in Time weekend (SIT). This weekend was the last weekend of the season for the Grand Hotel. The Somewhere in Time weekend celebrates the 1980 romantic film of the same name starring Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour.[…]
Traverse City State Theater Photos, October 2012
The historic State Theater on Front Street in downtown Traverse City. The State Theater, formerly the Lyric Theater, was transformed in the mid 2000s after sitting empty for well over a decade. The State Theater is mostly volunteer run and is the hosting venue for the Traverse City Film Festival led my documentary film maker[…]
Fall on Mackinac Island, October 2012
Fall comes early on Mackinac Island, but since summer 2012 was relatively warm in northern Michigan, fall extended it’s stay just a few weeks longer. This photo was taken on October 27, 2012. View more photos from Mackinac Island! Licensing and Copyright Information Printing this photo for public use or display without prior written consent[…]
Old Fireplace in Abandoned Church – Urbex Photography
An old fireplace remains in the City Methodist Church in Gary, Indiana, over forty years after the church closed it’s doors for the last time. Today, the church crumbles in the middle of downtown Gary, Indiana. This church has been a popular place for urban exploration photographers, also known as urbex photography, because Gary[…]
Northwest Indiana Engagement Photography
Did you recently get engaged? Book JoeyBLS Photography for your engagement photos! Use your photos for your save-the-date cards, invites, and anything else. Whether you are looking for photos taken around downtown Chicago or something a little bit more simple and closer to home, tell us what you are looking for and we’ll be happy[…]
Aerial Photo of Downtown Crown Point, Indiana
Aerial photo of downtown Crown Point, Indiana taken in August 2012 in Northwest Indiana. Pictured are the Old Lake County Courthouse, which was built in the 1870s. Locally known as ‘The Grand Old Lady’, today the historic courthouse houses shops and stores. In the far horizon in the center of the photo, the Chicago skyline[…]
Perseid Meteor Shower Indiana Dunes August 2012
In this photo, a lone meteor can be seen during the Perseid Meteor Shower on Saturday, August 11, 2012. This photo was taken at the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore in Miller Beach. Check out other astrological photos, including the 2012 transit of Venus and the May 2012 solar eclipse! Licensing and Copyright Information Printing this[…]
Toft Point State Park in Door County, Wisconsin
Toft Point State Park is located on the east coast of Door County, north of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin along the shores of Lake Michigan. This photo was taken in June 2012 shortly after leaving our hotel in Sister Bay, Door County for the first time. Rose and I stopped at Toft Point State Park to[…]
Country House Resort Door County in Sister Bay, WI
The Country House Resort in Door County is a resort hotel located in Sister Bay, Wisconsin. This photo was taken in June 2012 and is of the gardens and fountain behind the resort. Sister Bay can be seen in the background and the town is just east of the hotel and within walking distance. The[…]
Birch Trees at Presque Isle Park Upper Peninsula
Birch trees along the shores of Lake Superior in Presque Isle Park in Marquette, Michigan. This photo was taken just after sunset in June 2012 Licensing and Copyright Information Printing this photo for public use or display without prior written consent is strictly prohibited. For information about the use and licensing of this photo, please[…]
Wisconsin Cheese Mart Cheese Platter in Milwaukee, WI
A delicious cheese platter from one of my favorite places in downtown Milwaukee, the Wisconsin Cheese Mart at the corner of 3rd and Highland. I highly recommend stopping by here if you are in town and you love cheese. They make great sandwiches and have a full bar as well. Licensing and Copyright Information Printing[…]
Downtown Milwaukee Intersection at 3rd and Highland
This photo was taken in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin just after a rainstorm swept through the area. This is the intersection of 3rd and Highland near the Wisconsin Cheese Mart and was taken in June 2012. The intersection here was made with brick and appears to quite old. Licensing and Copyright Information Printing this photo for[…]
Painted Rocks National Park near Munising, Michigan
The Painted Rocks National Park near Munising, Michigan in the Upper Peninsula along the shores of Lake Superior. In this photo, minerals have stained the rocks with colorful streaks. In order to see the cliffs, you need to take a boat tour which takes you out on Lake Superior for a two hour roundtrip cruise[…]
Presque Isle Park Rocks at Sunset in Marquette, Michigan
The rocks along the shores of Lake Superior at Presque Isle Park in Marquette, Michigan. This photo was taken just after sunset in Presque Isle park in June 2012. Licensing and Copyright Information Printing this photo for public use or display without prior written consent is strictly prohibited. For information about the use and licensing[…]
Horse Carriage at the Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island
A photo of a horse drawn carriage leaving the historic Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island in northern Michigan. There are no cars allowed on the island and this is the main form of transportation for guests who stay at the hotel. View more photos of the Grand Hotel! Licensing and Copyright Information Printing this photo[…]
Sunset over Grand Traverse Bay in Traverse City, MI
In this photo, the sun sets over Grand Traverse Bay in Traverse City, Michigan. I took this photo in June 2012 during my first visit to northern Michigan. Traverse City is an absolutely beautiful place to be and the area in that region is incredible. I stayed at the Holiday Inn West Bay, which if[…]
Black / White Aerial Photo of Chicago, North Loop
This black and white aerial photo of Chicago was taken in August 2011 and depicts the city’s River North and Streeterville neighborhoods with Lake Michigan prominently in the background. Low clouds make for a stunningly interesting photo of the city as the helicopter flies above the north branch of the Chicago River. Check out this[…]
Chicago and Northwest Indiana Storm on July 18, 2012
Storms pass through the Chicago and Northwest Indiana area on the evening of July 18, 2012. This photo is of a lightning bolt taken from Schererville, Indiana as the storms moved to the west, passing through Hammond, Highland, Munster and Dyer. This photo is facing directly north towards Highland. Click the image to see full[…]
Chicago Severe Thunderstorm Derecho on June 29, 2012
A shelf cloud in a severe thunderstorm develops around 11:45am in Matteson, IL south of Chicago. This type of storm is known as a derecho and in this particular storm, the cells grew in Illinois and caused a devastating path of destruction across the eastern United States all the way to Washington DC and north[…]
Northwest Indiana Hail Storm, June 28, 2012
Northwest Indiana hail storm on the evening of June 28, 2012. This photo was taken in Schererville, Indiana. The hail stone is held up against a dime for comparison. This storm passed through Schererville at around 7:30pm. Click on the photo to see the full resolution version (approx: 5600×3700). View more of my weather photography![…]
The Meyer Theatre in Green Bay, Wisconsin
The Meyer Theatre in downtown Green Bay is located at 117 South Washington Street and has been an entertainment venue in the Green Bay area since 1930. The theater originally opened as one of many Fox Theaters and then became the Bay Theater from 1933-1998. This historic venue has hosted many famous musicians, actors, graduations[…]
AuTrain Beach on Lake Superior in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
The beach in AuTrain, Michigan along Lake Superior. Growing up near the Indiana Dunes along Lake Michigan, it felt so different to be up on the shores of Lake Superior. A few surprises to me were the lack of small rocks along the beach and the shoreline. In Lake Michigan along the shoreline, there are[…]
Mackinac Island Harbor and Marina near the Ferry Docks
As the ferry pulls into Mackinac Island, a marina and harbor can be viewed on the starboard (right) side of the boat. In this photo, the harbor sits nearly empty while many of the boats head out to open waters on this beautiful June 2012 afternoon. Shortly after arriving on Mackinac Island, I visited the[…]
Door County Trees and Roots in Sister Bay, Wisconsin
These trees are hanging on tightly with its roots to the rocks beneath along a private nature trail along Sister Bay in northern Door County. This photo was taken along the Country House Nature Trail in June 2012. Licensing and Copyright Information Printing this photo for public use or display without prior written consent is[…]
Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House in New York City
The Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House is located in lower Manhattan and was built between 1901-1907. This building was placed on the National Register of Historical Places in 1972 and was designated a National Historical Landmark in 1976. The Bowling Green Subway Station is located in from of the U.S. Custom House. Licensing and Copyright[…]
Underneath the Manhattan Bridge in New York City
The view from underneath the Manhattan Bridge in New York City. The Manhattan Bridge is located near the Brooklyn Bridge on the east side of Manhattan Island and spans over the East River. Construction on the Manhattan Bridge began in 1901 and completed in 1912, making the bridge over one hundred years old. The bridge[…]
Central Park Pond in New York City
A photo of Central Park in New York City. This photo was taken while I was on my east coast road trip in May 2011. Licensing and Copyright Information Printing this photo for public use or display without prior written consent is strictly prohibited. For information about the use and licensing of this photo, please[…]
Mother Goose’s Headstone in Boston Granary Burial Grounds
The grave of Mother Goose lies in the Granary Burial Ground Cemetery in the middle of downtown Boston. There are claims that this grave is not the actual Mother Goose and that Mother Goose stories appeared well before the life of Mary Goose, but in Boston, it is widely accepted that this is the actual[…]