Today I started my “Depth Of Details” project. Today I simply walked around Delphos for a little over 30 minutes, and made several photographs of objects I had never seen, and other I had not slowed down to fully enjoy. I hope this gallery is of some interests to you, and that the future galleries may be as well.
Depth Of Details – Delphos – January 31, 2010
A few years ago, I was introduced to a blog called “The Heidelberger Papers“. The site is an ever-growing collection of photographs documenting every angle of Indianapolis, IN. I have enjoyed the site ever since, and often times found inspiration there.
Today I set out to start something similar on this site. My other blog, “JayDavidSays“, is devoted to the faces and events I cover in the 9 county coverage area of The Lima News. I also wanted to collect image of the places I often pass by. I set out today, to walk around the town of Delphos. Delphos is located roughly 10 miles West of The Lima News’ office, and therefore it is one of our most heavily covered towns. In the 30 minutes I spent walking in the cold today, I discovered countless little details that had been hidden to me as I drove to or fro.
I hope you enjoy this new photo collection as it continues through the coming months.
On Monday I was given the opportunity to travel along with Bart Mills, a reporter at The Lima News, and document the 2010 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, MI.
Bart picked me up at my apartment and we began our two-and-a-half journey to the Motor City. Due to some self-inflicted issues related to posting a video of the event online, I would wind up working a total of seventeen-and-a-half hours that day. It seemed to fly by faster than some assignments and eighth of that length will do.
It was neat to be in the room when both Ford and Honda unveiled their latest automobiles, and to see and hear executives speaking about all the work that has been put into the machines. It was a rush to rub shoulders with those same executives, as well as politicians and members of the media from around the world. My one regret is having not taken a photo of the press room. Flags of all the countries represented by the media were draped from the ceiling. Two rows of flags ran the length of the football field sized room. It was interesting to speak to members of the international media, and see what they were excited to see at the show.
I had some luck getting interesting shots throughout the day, which you can find at my work-centered blog, jaydavidsays.wordpress.com . I also compiled a video with audio from interviews with representatives from both Ford and Honda, in which they discuss how plants in and around Lima will be impacted by the models they are building in 2010.
All in all it was a great experience; high-stress, fast-paced with brief opportunities to enjoy the show myself. Perfect.
For the last four years, one of my personal favorite groups, The Killers have put out a Christmas song ever December. I have only found three of them, and here they are, including their latest seasonal success. “Happy Birthday, Guadalupe.”
Enjoy, and I hope you’ve had a Merry Christmas
So, a few months back I took a drive up north, and ended up taking a few gravel roads and finding my way to Defiance. It wasn’t that far north, but having never been there, I enjoyed the ride. I made a few stops and these are the photos I got. Nothing too earth-shattering, or mind-blowing, but lay off… i like them!
Spending a day at the lake. A nice get away from the distractions at my apartment. Tonight, I have been doing some organizing, paperwork, and job-applying. So I needed some tunes to back me up. Here are just a few you may enjoy. Most of them are songs I listened to in the past, I’ll try to include some new songs for ya. Some of of them (mainly the first video) – may seem to some too ‘poppy’, but the girls got pipes, so give her a chance.
I have been lucky enough to spend a good while on the road recently, and a number of these have joined me along the way. I highly recommend all these artists if you are looking.
Also, I am taking any suggestions. Thanks for your time, and any assistance.
I have yet to seen the movie (Away We Go), which features this next song on its soundtrack, but a friend introduced me to the song, and I am very grateful.
That same friend introduced me to this next artist as well. She is on a roll, I would say.
This one is one of the older selections in this post, but it is still one of my all-time favorite songs, and Regina has one of my favorite voices. If you haven’t enjoyed it before, now is your chance.
Yesterday I got back to doing something I enjoy, driving. I had decided the day before that I needed a break from the routine; and then decided to head north.
My trip started with a 7:35 alarm, a cup of grapefruit juice, shower, and an 8:00-sharp departure. While I normally stick to side-streets and back-roads, I took I-75 north until Dundee Michigan. Afterall, Michigan was the goal; I can spend another day exploring the northern reaches of The Lima News’ coverage area. Arriving in Dundee I headed into the Cabela’s store there, because when I told my mother I would be in the area, she said there was something she hoped to get from there. It is a nice store… but I had little time to spare.
From Dundee I headed west on Michigan State Route 50 – into Britton (where the small town photos in the previous blog were shot), then through Techumseh and Brooklyn. Then I traveled through Lansing and Grand Rapids – sadly.. my goal was Lake Michigan, so I’ll have to make more trips to get the feel of these cities.
I ended up in Muskegon, Michigan. Located on the west coast of, Muskegon in right along Lake Michigan. It was a pretty town, architecture and the lake, but depressing too. Lots of abandoned buildings and vacant lots. But they did have lots of traffic, so everyone must have been working somewhere.
After a few short hours around Muskegon, I turned and headed for Lima. I stuck to the interstates and made in in just under 4 hours.
Well worth it. I had done a few of these nice trips when I had my Jeep, and I really needed time to clear my head and just breathe.
Thanks for your time
