The Towering Cathedral

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Wyandotte, MI

If there's one thing the city of Wyandotte is know for......it's retirees!  Lots and lots of them, they're everywhere!  If there's two things the city of Wyandotte is known for, it's of course retirees, then second, would be small corner stores, bakeries, bars etc. spread throughout it's neighborhoods.  Back in the day, you didn't have to go downtown to do your shopping, you could just walk a couple of blocks to Art's General Store, the local Pharmacy or the Butcher Shop.  While many of these businesses have long since closed, with their buildings being converted to residential housing, many are still around and doing well, as much of their clientele has continued to shop with them for a few generations!

If there's three things that the city of Wyandotte is known for......first off....retirees, they're practically everywhere.  Second......tiny corner stores, and third would have to be the Churches.  It's hard to go more than two blocks in any direction in Wyandotte, without hitting a century's old cathedral.

The rest of the story, and a bonus photo, after the jump....

Sunset through the trees

Today's photo, is another one from the River Walk in Wyandotte, Michigan, right along the Detroit River! 

As I finished the shot of the willows, I noticed that the sun was only minutes from dropping behind the horizon.  I had originally intended to shoot the sunset at another location, but I definitely wouldn't have time to make the drive.  As I scanned the area, I noticed how the rays of light were coming through this set of trees, and leaving long, dark shadows on the ground, and I knew it was the shot I was after!  I set up, framed my shot and snapped off a few, before heading back to the truck.  By the time I had my tripod collapsed, the sun was completely gone. 

-MT

Willows Weeping by the River

Weeping Willows on the River Walk in Wyandotte, Michigan

Last night I went down to the River Walk in Wyandotte, to get some fresh air and watch the sun set.  The weather was in the upper 40's, and was very nice compared to the below freezing days we've had as of late. 

When I arrived, the sun was very low in the sky, and cast a warm orange glow over the ground and trees.  I found these two weeping willows alongside the river, bathed in the orange glow, and decided to make a frame.

A few minutes after I took this shot, the sun dropped down over the horizon and was gone.  The sky darkened, and the weather quickly turned colder.  Off in the distance, the Detroit Skyline popped up over the river, but I was without my 70-200 f/2.8, so that picture would have to wait for another day!

-MT