This is a picture that I took in Ann Arbor Michigan the day before Thanksgiving in 2002. It is one of my favorite of my photos of all time. It was the first time I had had Thanksgiving in Michigan since 1957. It was 30 degrees and a light snow was falling. What pleases me so much about this image is that the violet blue light of dusk is complemented so beautifully by the and oranges of the internal lights of the storefront interiors and the great focal point of the State Theater marquee at the center piece of this photograph. This picture brings back the fondest memories of my childhood when we would go to visit my Uncle Chris and Aunt Elena in there magnificent home just off of Washtenaw Road. It was built by a bootlegger during prohibition and had a labyrinthian layout that fascinated not only me and my sister , but all of my other cousins that visited there in their youth. My Uncle Chris owned a famous restarurant in Ann Arbor called the Little Brown Jug which is now a sports bar in the same location. Ann Arbor is a must for Barbara and me every time we visit Michigan.
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Julie Mayser 28 Nov 2010
A wonderful photo.... and you captured it at the perfect time of day to show off the warm street decoration lights and storefront lights against the cool oncoming dusk! This photo just glows!ruth sears 22 Nov 2010
It is lovely and I love the story that goes with it,very interesting.jamie winter 22 Nov 2010
very lovely photo. !~Emily Reed 22 Nov 2010
Natural complementaries at the Golden Hour! well done!metin topa 22 Nov 2010
beautiful picture..like it!