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May 2017 Calendar Desktop Wallpaper – Scott Fountain in Detroit

This is the James Scott Memorial Fountain on Belle Isle in Detroit.

It’s one of those curiosities that fuels my fascination and love for Detroit! This piece of art is big, ornate, stunningly beautiful. And it bares the name of a man that was legendarily unscrupulous. (I’m probably being kind here.)

James Scott bequested his wealth to the city of Detroit with the stipulation of this memorial. It was built in 1925, which was the beginning Detroit’s brief status of world-class city.

What should be a centerpiece and crown jewel in Detroit, is tucked away off the beaten path. Enjoined by only a handful. And occasionally seen on TV during the Detroit Grand Prix.

– Jon

 

May 2017 Calendar Desktop Wallpaper
May 2017 Calendar Desktop WallpaperScott Fountain in Detroit

 

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MuskeCon | Muskegon Comic-Con

It felt more like browsing through a small neighborhood book store than getting lost in a big-box store. It was the first time for me to attend a comic-con and Muskegon’s first time hosting. It was fun. I’m generally familiar with how a comic-con looks, but to jump into the mix was the best way to experience it.

This video is part of my PHLog series on YouTube. (Like VLOG, but photo-tip driven, thus PHLog.) Enjoy, like, love, share and subscribe!!

– Jon Jacobson

 

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Windy Day at Pere Marquette Beach

A gale warning is always the allure. Irresistible and dramatic. Lake Michigan always puts on a show.

Dramatic gales pound relentlessly against the South Breakwater Light in Muskegon at sunset
Dramatic gales pound relentlessly against the South Breakwater Light in Muskegon at sunset

In this video, we enjoy the energy that draws an audience of spectators. Wind and waves and the Muskegon Lights lit by the setting sun.

Plus a bonus reminder to apply the rule of thirds as we look through the view finder of a camera.

 

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Year In Review – Muskegon 2016

This is something entirely different. Different for me anyway!

In the previous and now lost era of this blog, the year-in-review was simply a series of still photos, and occasionally a video of still photos. Well, this year is a video of videos. I call it — my labor of love.

This video is one giant personal project, which is really a bunch of little personal projects. Or, let’s call it one giant music video, which is really a bunch of little music videos. Let’s be totally open here, it’s also really long. 14 minutes, plus closing credits and outtakes.

It’s 100% Muskegon, highlighting some of the things that makes this town great:
– Lakeshore Art Festival
– Rebel Road Bike Rally
– Pere Marquette Beach & Beach Volleyball
– The Singing Christmas Tree
– Parties in the Park
– Unity Christian Music Festival
– etc

Jump on in, turn up the music. And SUBSCRIBE to the Picture Michigan YouTube channel for more!

– Jon