Austinist: Snapshots: Holiday Travels - Detroit, Michigan

BramleyDirk

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 09:45:36 -0600

Bworl,the title of the set is "Detroit- An Abandoned Past," therefore it wouldn't make much sense to include photos of Detroit's progress or success. And as for progress in the present day Detroit, I haven't seen any....

bworl

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 09:29:03 -0600

As a Michigan native it always frustrates me when Detroit is portrayed in such a negative light. While Michigan Central Station and many of the abandoned buildings are visually compelling, there are so many other Detroit scenes which show success and progress. At a minimum, why not at least present a balanced photoset? It seems that the only images of Detroit that appear to the national eye are images furthering the perception that Detroit is an abandoned wasteland.

bumpymcghee

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 22:23:10 -0600

Yeah,born and raised in "THA D" right here.....when I was younger me and my peoples used to wild out in the MCT........ tagging walls and what-not....much respect

teriks

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 20:51:38 -0600

Thanks for the lovely pictures of home. I won't be there this Christmas, so it was nice to see them featured on the Austinist. Detroit is crazy. And facinating.