[fishrose]

My friend Ben called me up today and asked if I felt like driving around the city while he checked out a funny sound his car was making. I grabbed my camera before we left and snapped a few shots on the ride. Some came out better than others, but here they are:

http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu5/thehukuis/DSC_0039.jpg

http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu5/thehukuis/DSC_0044.jpg

http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu5/thehukuis/DSC_0046.jpg

http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu5/thehukuis/DSC_0047.jpg

http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu5/thehukuis/DSC_0049.jpg

http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu5/thehukuis/DSC_0053.jpg

http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu5/thehukuis/DSC_0095.jpg

http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu5/thehukuis/DSC_0131.jpg

http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu5/thehukuis/DSC_0150.jpg

http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu5/thehukuis/DSC_0165.jpg

http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu5/thehukuis/DSC_0172.jpg

http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu5/thehukuis/DSC_0178.jpg

http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu5/thehukuis/DSC_0180.jpg

http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu5/thehukuis/DSC_0193.jpg

http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu5/thehukuis/DSC_0215.jpg

Thanks for looking :notacrook:

[The North One]

This isn't new york city, this isn't the windy city, this is the moter city...

AND THIS IS WHAT WE DO!

[ShadowMaster]

Love the intro shot. What area are those 4 story apartments located ?

[flar]

That first shot looking down Woodward is awesome.

[fishrose]

Love the intro shot. What area are those 4 story apartments located ?

They're in the East Grand Boulevard Historic District.

[ColDayMan]

Beautiful photos!

[fishrose]

Beautiful photos!

Thanks, man! I wish my friend's car was cleaner, there are a couple shots that I wish weren't through a dirty windshield.

[MolsonExport]

great pics

[Centropolis]

Thanks for sharing the moment. I'm coming back to Detroit during the summer, we should hang out in the "Cass Corridor" as I understand it (which is awesomeness deluxe).

[Kingofthehill]

Beautiful photos!

:haha: :haha:

[Centropolis]

:haha: :haha:

The shits on the right track!

[Benonie]

Not bad, considering they are taken from a driving car. And I agree, the first one is magic!

[Expat]

I like the first one, too. And the 4th, with the steam pipe & curved bridge (people mover bridge?). I often see scenes from the car that I want to capture & share with people. It is how we see much of the world.

[Hill Country]

Those pictures are gritty - like Detroit.

[montrealman]

That first shot is great. Having never been to Detroit, I've only seen the Renaissance Center from the perspective of countless skyline shots, thanks for the great street perspective. I have to say, though, it looks like just about the most uninviting corporate fortress one could possibly build. Not hard to imagine how Paul Verhoeven got the idea for OCP!

[fishrose]

the 4th, with the steam pipe & curved bridge (people mover bridge?). I often see scenes from the car that I want to capture & share with people. It is how we see much of the world.

That is indeed the People Mover. I really enjoyed taking photos from the car, you get a lot of perspectives and angles you wouldn't see otherwise.

[fishrose]

:haha: :haha:

I was shooting from a moving car at dusk, there's no need to be a fucking douche.

[fishrose]

Thanks for sharing the moment. I'm coming back to Detroit during the summer, we should hang out in the "Cass Corridor" as I understand it (which is awesomeness deluxe).

That's where I live :tup: Shoot me a PM when you're coming, and we can grab a beer.

[fishrose]

That first shot is great. Having never been to Detroit, I've only seen the Renaissance Center from the perspective of countless skyline shots, thanks for the great street perspective. I have to say, though, it looks like just about the most uninviting corporate fortress one could possibly build. Not hard to imagine how Paul Verhoeven got the idea for OCP!

It does appear that way, but 99% of the foot traffic enters through the Atwater side rather than the Jefferson side.

http://rumors.automobilemag.com/files/2011/01/gm-renaissance-center-tall.jpg
(Courtesy of rumors.automobilemag.com)

There are a couple restaurants and some retail shops in that atrium. There are palm trees inside as well.

[Evo5Boise]

I like the GM tower. I've actually been to the top of it as well. It boasts some damn impressive views. Not to mention the windowed elevator ride to the top. :D

[BG918]

This isn't new york city, this isn't the windy city, this is the moter city...

AND THIS IS WHAT WE DO!

That's exactly what I was thinking when I was looking through this thread, with Eminem in the background..

[fishrose]

I like the GM tower. I've actually been to the top of it as well. It boasts some damn impressive views. Not to mention the windowed elevator ride to the top. :D

My girl and I stayed on the 70th floor last weekend. Unfortunately, I forgot my charger and my battery was dead, so all I have are cell phone pictures. :(

[EuphoricOctopus]

I love driving on Belle Isle at night. Sweet photos! :tup:

[Hayward]

I recognize those neighborhood buildings.

I really need to spend some more time in Detroit. I remember being in the city at least twice a week. Now I'm lucky if I get back there twice a year, and only for a few hours. When temperatures get a bit warmer, I need to make a trip with the intention of taking pictures.

[hudkina]

The Ren Cen used to be a fortress, but now it has a nice front porche, and a back deck to kill for.;)