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5 tips on how to take photos of the solar eclipse with your smartphone
Read full article: 5 tips on how to take photos of the solar eclipse with your smartphoneWe all know that a total solar eclipse will happen across most of America on April 8, but you may be asking yourself how to get a perfect photo of the natural occurring phenomenon with your own phone.
Photographer captures special bond between moms and their kids
Read full article: Photographer captures special bond between moms and their kidsThere’s nothing quite like the bond between a mother and her child, and a Metro Detroit photographer is showcasing that special connection with her stunning photographs.
Never-before-seen photos of 9/11 horror released by University of Michigan professor
Read full article: Never-before-seen photos of 9/11 horror released by University of Michigan professorPulitzer Prize-winning photographer and U-M professor David Turnley captured the scene on the streets below the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center.
Exhibition at University of Michigan showcases narratives, diversity of Detroit’s Muslim community
Read full article: Exhibition at University of Michigan showcases narratives, diversity of Detroit’s Muslim community"Halal Metropolis" aims to highlight the diversity of Metro Detroit's Muslim population.
NOW studios gives visitors opportunity to ask questions, explore, experience change and play
Read full article: NOW studios gives visitors opportunity to ask questions, explore, experience change and playOwned by Petals and Bubbles Sandcastle, the studios are a springboard for change and to dismantle unproductive mindsets. That space allowed community members to pay their own price and use the space for anything, from music festivals to moth storytelling. Community members can choose from three price points or pick their own price. NOW studios is a safe space to explore, express and process, and spaces like the downtown Ann Arbor studio seem to work. Community members can tune into NOW programming via live streaming and social media platforms.
Gutman Gallery in downtown Ann Arbor accepting submissions for upcoming exhibition
Read full article: Gutman Gallery in downtown Ann Arbor accepting submissions for upcoming exhibitionThe Gutman Gallery is accepting submissions from all artists for its upcoming exhibition that kicks off on March 19, 2021. The exhibition will run at the gallery at 118 N. 4th Ave. March 19-May 1. The Guild of Artists & Artisans presents the Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair -- the Ann Arbor Art Fair’s largest fair -- each year. AdThe Gutman Gallery opened on Feb. 14, 2020 as a fine arts and events space featuring items for sale by The Guild’s member artists. For more information and to see more upcoming events at the gallery, visit www.theguild.org/gutman_gallery.
Photographer who climbed Ambassador, Mackinac bridges arrested in Arizona
Read full article: Photographer who climbed Ambassador, Mackinac bridges arrested in ArizonaThough his photos are impressive, one military veteran -- known for his daring photo shoots -- says his photography has landed him in jail. Known as “Driftershoots” online and on Instagram, the veteran says he has been traveling as a photographer “nonstop” since April 2020. Metro Detroiters may be familiar with photos he, allegedly, took on top of the Ambassador Bridge in Detroit and on top of the Mackinac Bridge. More: Photographer climbs 151 feet to top of Ambassador Bridge, raising major security questionsRecently, Driftershoots was arrested in Arizona while on his way to Las Vegas with some friends. “They said they were arresting me on a nationwide warrant.”The veteran says he’s currently being treated as a terrorist due to his military background.
Ann Arbor Rec & Ed offers new winter fitness, enrichment classes online
Read full article: Ann Arbor Rec & Ed offers new winter fitness, enrichment classes onlineAnn Arbor Public Schools Community Education & Recreation (Rec & Ed) can help with that. During its winter term, Rec & Ed is offering a range of virtual fitness and enrichment classes so that community members can remain active and social while at home. It is a key ingredient to ensuring a person’s longevity,” said Rec & Ed fitness and yoga program supervisor Terry McNeely in a release. Adult fitness classes include weight training, cardio drumming, zumba, dance yoga and pilates. Community members can register online at the Rec & Ed website, or by calling 734-994-2300 ext.
Small Biz Saturday: Paragon Design + Display adapts with changing times
Read full article: Small Biz Saturday: Paragon Design + Display adapts with changing timesANN ARBOR, Mich. – Paragon Design + Display has been adapting to industry changes for almost 40 years, but the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic was something the Ann Arbor business could never have anticipated. Paragon Design + Display has also been doing more mural work over the past six months. Paragon Design + Display is able to create customized wrapping paper for its clients. A magnetic display at Zingerman's Bakehouse created by Paragon Design + Display. Paragon Design + Display is at 4557 Washtenaw Ave.
A4 Fall Photo Challenge 2020: The Winners
Read full article: A4 Fall Photo Challenge 2020: The WinnersANN ARBOR – We asked our readers to share their best fall photos this year as the leaves approached peak color in the area. From river scenes to canopies of colorful leaves, furry friends and long drives, we have really enjoyed pouring through all of your entries that remind us why this is our favorite season. The winning photos will be featured Friday on Local 4′s Live in the D that airs at 10 a.m. "The Huron River, Delhi Metropark." (Karen E.)"A fall day at Ann Arbor's North Campus."
Take a walk around The Edsel and Eleanor Ford House
Read full article: Take a walk around The Edsel and Eleanor Ford HouseKila Peeples took a tour of the picturesque Edsel and Eleanor Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores, where you can enjoy a stroll around the serene scene. The history behind the house is very interesting. It is where Edsel and Eleanor Ford raised their family, and when Eleanor passed away in 1976, she requested the house be open to the public. The Edsel and Eleanor Ford House is located along Lake St. Clair and offers beautiful views. Watch the video above to learn more about Edsel and Eleanor Ford House.
Downriver photographer turns to sidewalk chalk art during stay-at-home order
Read full article: Downriver photographer turns to sidewalk chalk art during stay-at-home orderWOODHAVEN, Mich. – A Downriver photographer isn’t letting coronavirus stop her creativity. She has turned to sidewalk chalk art while her business is sidelined, and she is garnering a lot of attention. Watch the story above.
Detroit photographer is living his dream capturing Detroit music royalty
Read full article: Detroit photographer is living his dream capturing Detroit music royaltyIt‘s one thing to travel the world taking pictures of the life that surrounds you. It’s another thing to travel the world capturing the life of an internationally-known musician. Deputat started taking pictures for Real Detroit Weekly around 2002. So he bought a camera, on a shoestring budget, and began taking pictures for the magazine. Once he left Real Detroit, and Detroit in general for Los Angeles, Jeremy began working for Interscope Records.