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Gonzo’s BiggDogg Brewery…

Posted by oek1000 on September 21, 2014
Posted in: Still Life. Tagged: Beer, Gonzo's BiggDogg Brewery, Kalamazoo, Micro Brewery. Leave a comment

Gonzo's

Your Moment of ‘Zoo… How can you blog about the ‘Zoo without referencing the local beer culture. The picture is from one of my favorite hangouts! Check it out: http://www.gonzosbiggdoggbrewing.com/

Fall is just around the corner…

Posted by oek1000 on September 18, 2014
Posted in: Fall, Landscape, Parks. Tagged: Colors, Fall, Fall Foliage, Kalamazoo, Leaves, Milham Park, Reflections. Leave a comment

Fall

Your Moment of ‘Zoo… My favorite season is just about to start and I encourage everyone to go out to discover the parks  Kalamazoo has to offer. This picture was taken @ Milham Park and can’t even capture the golden glow that was surrounding the entire park.

The Promise…

Posted by oek1000 on September 16, 2014
Posted in: City Life, Education. Tagged: "Downtown Kalamazoo", Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Promise. Leave a comment

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Your Moment of ‘Zoo… Everyone in the ‘Zoo knows about “The Promise” and for those who have the opportunity to take advantage of it, it is a true game changer. If you’re not from here, you can read up on it here!

Kalamazoo @ Dusk…

Posted by oek1000 on September 12, 2014
Posted in: Architecture, City Life, Radisson, Radisson Tower. Tagged: "City Lights", "Downtown Kalamazoo", "Radisson Tower", Kalamazoo, Traffic Lights. Leave a comment

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Your Moment of ‘Zoo… This is another old picture I am very fond of. It is the interplay of the last daylight with the night lights the city generates that I was trying to capture with this shot.

Reaching for the sun…

Posted by oek1000 on September 11, 2014
Posted in: Architecture, City Life, Landscape. Tagged: Fountain, Kalamazoo, Morning, Sunlight, Sunset, University, Water, Western Campus. Leave a comment

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Your Moment of ‘Zoo… There are a couple of pictures I wanted to post for a while and this is one of them. It is an impactful visual to watch the fountain growing higher and then transition into the sun light. If you have the opportunity, go to the Western Campus and see it!

Somethings’s Brewing…

Posted by oek1000 on September 10, 2014
Posted in: Architecture, City Life, History. Tagged: "Downtown Kalamazoo", "Neon Lights", Architecture, Coffee Shop, Kalamazoo, Something's Brewing. Leave a comment

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Your Moment of ‘Zoo… Kalamazoo’s Original Coffee House!

Old & New…

Posted by oek1000 on September 8, 2014
Posted in: Architecture, City Life, History, Radisson, Radisson Tower. Leave a comment

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Your Moment of ‘Zoo… Interesting difference in architecture!

Smokestack…

Posted by oek1000 on September 7, 2014
Posted in: Architecture, Landscape. Tagged: "Downtown Kalamazoo", "Roof Top", Architecture, Colorful, Downtown, Kalamazoo, Smokestack, Sunrise. 1 Comment

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Your Moment of ‘Zoo… Looks like there’s fire coming out of the smokestack!

The Alley…

Posted by oek1000 on September 6, 2014
Posted in: Architecture, City Life. Tagged: "Downtown Kalamazoo", Alley, Architecture, Downtown, Kalamazoo, Sunrise. Leave a comment

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Your Moment of ‘Zoo… A nice contrast on this beautiful summer morning!

Sunrise over the ‘Zoo…

Posted by oek1000 on September 5, 2014
Posted in: Landscape. Tagged: "Downtown Kalamazoo", "Roof Top", Colorful, Downtown, Kalamazoo, Sunrise. Leave a comment

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Your Moment of ‘Zoo… This mornings sunrise was definitely such a moment. Someone commented on this picture by stating:

“Love the sun, the way it looks like a ball of fire rising up from the dark is almost inspiring. If the sun started its day that way today, why shouldn’t I?!”

Hope you all have a great day!

 

The Kalamazoo Building…

Posted by oek1000 on September 3, 2014
Posted in: Architecture, City Life. Tagged: "Downtown Kalamazoo", "Radisson Tower", Architecture, Downtown, Kalamazoo, Radisson, Reflections, Sunrise, The Kalamazoo Building. Leave a comment

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Your Moment of ‘Zoo… Nothing says Kalamazoo more than the Kalamazoo Building!

Another clock not working…

Posted by oek1000 on September 2, 2014
Posted in: Architecture, City Life. Tagged: "Kalamazoo Gazette". Leave a comment

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Your Moment of ‘Zoo… So, I have to ask… what is the mystery behind clocks in public places that are not working. This is the second picture in two weeks where I noticed that the time was off. Maybe I should start looking for clocks or clock towers within the county to document the accuracy. Do you have some suggestions…?

Peregrine Tower…

Posted by oek1000 on September 2, 2014
Posted in: Architecture. Tagged: "Peregrine Tower". Leave a comment

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Your Moment of ‘Zoo… I worked almost a full year in an office at the Peregrine Tower and I never realized how big this building is. It is interesting how your perspective is shaped when you look at things from a different angle.

 

Lights…

Posted by oek1000 on September 1, 2014
Posted in: Architecture, City Life. Tagged: "Downtown Kalamazoo", Architecture. Leave a comment

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Your Moment of ‘Zoo… I did love the play with the lights… Caught on the way back to the car, looking left at the right time!

Sunset…

Posted by oek1000 on September 1, 2014
Posted in: Architecture, City Life, Landscape, Parks. Tagged: "Bronson Park", "Downtown Kalamazoo", "Roof Top", Kalamazoo, Sunset. Leave a comment

Sunset

Your Moment of ‘Zoo… I can’t believe that August is already over! As I was camping out on the roof top to take this picture I was reflecting on how time seems to go faster as older you get. However, when you’re waiting for this special moment when you suppose to push the trigger to take that shot, it seems that time is dragging on forever… Anyhow, with deep thoughts into a great September! 🙂

Neon…

Posted by oek1000 on August 31, 2014
Posted in: Art, City Life, History. Tagged: "Downtown Kalamazoo", "Neon Lights", "Orrin B. Hayes", Downtown, Kalamazoo, Neon. Leave a comment

Neon

Your Moment of ‘Zoo… For years I’ve been thinking about taking this picture, but as long the sign was turning, there was just no way going to do a long exposure 🙂 Recently the motor stopped and finally, I was able to seize the opportunity!

State Hospital…

Posted by oek1000 on August 31, 2014
Posted in: Architecture, City Life, Education. Tagged: "Oakland Drive", "State Hospital", Architecture, Kalamazoo. Leave a comment

State Hospital

Your Moment of ‘Zoo… The tower of this facility has always sparked my interest and I would love to go up there and take some pictures from there.

Here is a link to the Kalamazoo Public Library, which is providing historical information on the facility!

What time is it…?

Posted by oek1000 on August 31, 2014
Posted in: Art, City Life, History. Tagged: "Downtown Kalamazoo", "M.D. Ellis Jewelry", Clock, Kalamazoo, Time. 2 Comments

Time

Your Moment of ‘Zoo… Looks like the last physical evidence of the M.D. Ellis Jewelry store in Kalamazoo. I was searching for more history on the store, but all I could find was that it was founded in 1958 by Raymond Mackie. If you have some info on the history please reply to this blog!

Food Dance…

Posted by oek1000 on August 31, 2014
Posted in: Architecture, Education, History, Restaurant. Tagged: "Downtown Kalamazoo", "Food Dance", Dining, Kalamazoo, Restaurant. Leave a comment

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Your Moment of ‘Zoo… the town just looks different @Dusk! I was attracted to the lights enhancing the buildings appearance, but had to process the heck out of it to recreate the impression it made on me. And all I see now are burned out lights 🙂 I come up with 5! Do you find any more?

Reflection…

Posted by oek1000 on August 31, 2014
Posted in: Architecture, City Life, Still Life. Tagged: "Downtown Kalamazoo", Downtown, Kalamazoo, Mirror, Reflections. Leave a comment

Reflection

Your Moment of ‘Zoo… I have been walking by this window a couple of times and always wondered if it would be a good motive for a picture. So, finally I took the picture and am still on the fence. I do like the reflections, but it is not as vibrant as in real life. Now I am more interested in what is behind the mirror 🙂

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