Uploads from RIPizzo, tagged dark, with geodata

Crazy Sky

nobody@flickr.com (RIPizzo) — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 17:48:19 -0700

RIPizzo posted a photo:

Busy Air Force base today.

Southbound Gratiot Bridge

nobody@flickr.com (RIPizzo) — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 08:20:56 -0800

RIPizzo posted a photo:

Beautiful in all seasons. Icy Clinton River.
Southbound Gratiot Bridge over the Clinton River
Mount Clemens, Michigan USA

This bridge is a three span concrete arch bridge, with earth fill. The bridge has had its original guardrails removed, which greatly detracts from the aesthetic qualities of the structure. In fact, most people probably don't know that this bridge is so old it was only the 256th bridge ever built as a trunkline bridge. The original plaque, set into the new guardrails remains to tell the fact. The plaque also mentions Rapid Railway Co, so this bridge must have once carried some sort of railroad tracks across its deck as well when it was built. MDOT's site lists this bridge as the sixth largest surviving earth filled concrete arch bridge in the state, at a length of 241 feet. MDOT lists the construction date as 1920, although the plaque lists a date of 1919. The bridge does not have a weight limit and continues to carry heavy traffic, testifying to the strength of the structure. There is some deterioration to the arches that if left unchecked will eventually become a problem.

Gratiot work looks to preserve Mt Clemens bridge history
metromode, 3/27/2008
Big changes are in line for one of Mt. Clemens' biggest thoroughfares and part of those changes includes preserving one of the city's historic bridges.
The Michigan Department of Transportation is planning to rebuild four miles of Gratiot Avenue, including two bridges over the Clinton River. One of those bridges, for southbound lanes, is listed as a historic structure.

"Even though it will be a new bridge it will keep the same architectural integrity and aesthetics of the bridge it will replace," says Rob Morosi, spokesman for MDOT.

Improvements will encompass the southbound lanes between Sunnyview and Sandpiper streets, along with the northbound lanes between Sandpiper and Remick streets.
Source: Rob Morosi, spokesman for MDOT
Writer: Jon Zemke
www.metromodemedia.com/devnews/mtclemensbridge0061.aspx

MOONED again... This time Bigger!

nobody@flickr.com (RIPizzo) — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 20:20:27 -0700

RIPizzo posted a photo:

Big moon, but should look even larger around 5am est.
science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2011/16mar_...

Ice Daggers

nobody@flickr.com (RIPizzo) — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 21:17:11 -0800

RIPizzo posted a photo:

Everything about this church was interesting. The stone, the windows, the architecture... even the icicles.

Stormy Street

nobody@flickr.com (RIPizzo) — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 08:00:19 -0800

RIPizzo posted a photo:

It's not even 4pm yet!!

We got dumped on a little bit. . . the timing of the storm wasn't good since everyone working and at school were traveling home in it.

Portrait of My Pooch

nobody@flickr.com (RIPizzo) — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 12:37:10 -0800

RIPizzo posted a photo:

Letting the sun hit him and trying to ignore me.

Out with the ECC

nobody@flickr.com (RIPizzo) — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 14:50:33 -0700

RIPizzo posted a photo:

What a nice night we had walking the streets of Mt. Clemens taking pictures.

Newlyweds

nobody@flickr.com (RIPizzo) — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:01:33 -0700

RIPizzo posted a photo:

My friend from childhood Melissa & her man Greg tied the knot quietly and now they are planning a big bash in May of 2011. I'm hoping I will be able to make it to the ceremony / party.

Love with Kisses

nobody@flickr.com (RIPizzo) — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:00:17 -0700

RIPizzo posted a photo:

I like the way this one came out. I silhouetted the happy couple and let the sky and water speak for themselves.

Blue

nobody@flickr.com (RIPizzo) — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:52:07 -0700

RIPizzo posted a photo:

Madeira beach, Florida.

The View From Fritz's

nobody@flickr.com (RIPizzo) — Thu, 27 May 2010 20:06:41 -0700

RIPizzo posted a photo:

After our Eastside Camera Club meeting we stopped into Fritz's for a bite to eat. Good times, good times.

Google street view.

Bumpy Moon

nobody@flickr.com (RIPizzo) — Tue, 25 May 2010 12:30:51 -0700

RIPizzo posted a photo:

I love this lens (Nikon Nikkor AFS 70-300 1:4.5-5.6)

Sad story... I left my tripod somewhere and I can't find it!!! WAH!!

For that sad reason, this was taken hand held.

Tickled Pink, Orange You?

nobody@flickr.com (RIPizzo) — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 19:26:02 -0700

RIPizzo posted a photo:

I'm a comedian at heart. Only funny to some, mostly sarcastic.

Miracle Moon

nobody@flickr.com (RIPizzo) — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 17:42:44 -0800

RIPizzo posted a photo:

Prayers for Sam!!!!!!

I just love the bright full moon we are having. Reminds me of NEW BEGINNINGS and for better things to come. I bet we see a lot of moon pictures tonight on Flickr.

SEE BIGGER HERE

Last nights moon was called the 'wolfman moon' ... here are some featured in the Flickr blog
blog.flickr.net/en/2010/01/30/wolf-moon/

The JCC Pond

nobody@flickr.com (RIPizzo) — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:41:29 -0800

RIPizzo posted a photo:

At the JCC for Sunday School

Golden Sky

nobody@flickr.com (RIPizzo) — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:59:25 -0800

RIPizzo posted a photo:

Sunset from the sled hill.

My friend sledding and screaming down the hill~!~

Snow Falling

nobody@flickr.com (RIPizzo) — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 10:12:46 -0800

RIPizzo posted a photo:

Looking directly up, used my flash. Gives it a 'plastic' feeling.
View On Black

A Break in the Clouds

nobody@flickr.com (RIPizzo) — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 15:07:10 -0800

RIPizzo posted a photo:

A dreary Michigan day. I was driving back to work after a very quick lunch break. It changed my attitude to see there was sunshine, even if it was mostly blocked by clouds.

Festive Moon

nobody@flickr.com (RIPizzo) — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:39:15 -0800

RIPizzo posted a photo:

Santa would love this moon.

Michigan Sky

nobody@flickr.com (RIPizzo) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:26:17 -0800

RIPizzo posted a photo:

Clouds make the day darker, but sometimes it's worth it. I like how the parking lot lamps look.