Gordie Howe Bridge Opening Day

Daily Detroit asked if I would be willing to photograph the Gordie Howe Bridge the morning that it opened for pedestrian and to come on the podcast to discuss the experience. I was happy to do so and excited to be able to walk to Canada among the first people to ever do so over this crossing. You can listen to the interview by searching for Daily Detroit on whatever podcatcher you use or through their website: Daily Detroit - Gordie Howe Bridge

This gallery contains 50 images from the 2 and 1/2 hours I spent crossing and documenting and were chosen to give a general idea of the experience and views. Enjoy!

Grand opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge pedestrian crossing connecting Detroit and Windsor.
Pedestrians crossing the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Windsor during the grand opening.
Gordie Howe International Bridge pedestrian crossing opening between Detroit, Michigan, and Windsor, Ontario.
Visitors walking across the Gordie Howe International Bridge from Detroit to Windsor during opening celebrations.
Grand opening celebration for the pedestrian crossing on the Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor.
People walking between Detroit and Windsor on the Gordie Howe International Bridge during its pedestrian crossing opening.
Opening-day pedestrians on the Gordie Howe International Bridge international crossing between Detroit and Windsor.
Pedestrian grand opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge linking Detroit, Michigan, with Windsor, Ontario.
Crowds walking across the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Windsor during the pedestrian opening.
Gordie Howe International Bridge photographed during the grand opening of the Detroit-to-Windsor pedestrian crossing.
Pedestrians experiencing the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Windsor during opening-day festivities.
Detroit-to-Windsor pedestrian crossing on the Gordie Howe International Bridge during its grand opening celebration.
People gathering on the Gordie Howe International Bridge during the opening of the pedestrian connection between Detroit and Windsor.
Grand opening event on the Gordie Howe International Bridge pedestrian crossing from Detroit to Windsor.
Pedestrians walking over the Detroit River on the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Windsor.
Opening celebration for pedestrians crossing the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit, Michigan, and Windsor, Ontario.
Gordie Howe International Bridge filled with pedestrians during the opening of the Detroit and Windsor international crossing.
Visitors exploring the Gordie Howe International Bridge pedestrian crossing between Detroit and Windsor on opening day.
Pedestrian view from the Gordie Howe International Bridge during the grand opening between Detroit and Windsor.
People crossing from Detroit toward Windsor during the Gordie Howe International Bridge pedestrian grand opening.
Grand opening crowd walking the Gordie Howe International Bridge pedestrian route connecting Detroit and Windsor.
Gordie Howe International Bridge pedestrian crossing photographed during opening celebrations between Detroit and Windsor.
Opening-day view of pedestrians walking across the Gordie Howe International Bridge from Detroit to Windsor.
International pedestrian crossing between Detroit and Windsor during the Gordie Howe International Bridge grand opening.
Visitors walking the Gordie Howe International Bridge over the Detroit River during the pedestrian crossing opening.
Pedestrian opening celebration on the Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting downtown Detroit and the Windsor area.
Crowds experience the Gordie Howe International Bridge on foot during the Detroit-to-Windsor pedestrian crossing opening.
Gordie Howe International Bridge grand opening with pedestrians traveling between Detroit and Windsor.
People walking across the international border between Detroit and Windsor on the Gordie Howe International Bridge.
Grand opening of pedestrian access to the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Windsor.
Pedestrians enjoying views from the Gordie Howe International Bridge during the Detroit and Windsor crossing opening.
Gordie Howe International Bridge pedestrian pathway during the grand opening connecting Detroit and Windsor.
Opening-day crowd crossing the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit, Michigan, and Windsor, Ontario.
Detroit and Windsor connected by pedestrians walking the Gordie Howe International Bridge during its grand opening.
Pedestrian crossing over the Detroit River during the Gordie Howe International Bridge opening between Detroit and Windsor.
Gordie Howe International Bridge opening celebration with people walking from Detroit toward Windsor.
Visitors gathering along the pedestrian crossing of the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Windsor.
International pedestrian connection between Detroit and Windsor photographed during the Gordie Howe International Bridge opening.
People walking the Gordie Howe International Bridge during the grand opening of pedestrian access between Detroit and Windsor.
Architectural view of the Gordie Howe International Bridge filled with pedestrians during the Detroit-to-Windsor opening.
Gordie Howe International Bridge pedestrian crossing with opening-day visitors traveling between Detroit and Windsor.
Grand opening festivities on the Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting pedestrians between Detroit and Windsor.
Pedestrians crossing the Detroit River between Detroit and Windsor during the Gordie Howe International Bridge opening.
Opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge pedestrian pathway linking Detroit, Michigan, and Windsor, Ontario.
Crowds walking beneath the cables of the Gordie Howe International Bridge during the Detroit-to-Windsor pedestrian opening.
Gordie Howe International Bridge pedestrian grand opening photographed from the Detroit side of the international crossing.
Visitors walking toward Windsor from Detroit during the Gordie Howe International Bridge pedestrian opening.
Grand opening crowd on the Gordie Howe International Bridge pedestrian crossing connecting Detroit and Windsor.
People experiencing the new pedestrian connection between Detroit and Windsor on the Gordie Howe International Bridge.
Gordie Howe International Bridge grand opening documenting pedestrians crossing between Detroit and Windsor, Canada.

Gordie Howe Bridge from Above

On August 5th the Gordie Howe Bridge opened up for pedestrian crossings, marking the first time that residents of both Detroit and Windsor could cross to the other side of the border by foot or bicycle. In anticipation of the opening I took the drone out on two different occasions to capture some images of the skyline altering structure.

Gordie Howe International Bridge opening in Detroit, featuring the landmark bridge designed by AECOM.
Architectural photograph of the Gordie Howe International Bridge during its opening in Detroit, designed by AECOM.
Opening-day view of the Gordie Howe International Bridge in Detroit, showcasing the cable-stayed design by AECOM.
Gordie Howe International Bridge photographed in Detroit during opening celebrations, with architecture and engineering design by AECOM.
Wide architectural view of the Gordie Howe International Bridge opening in Detroit, designed by AECOM.
Detroit view of the Gordie Howe International Bridge during its opening, highlighting the bridge design by AECOM.
Photograph documenting the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge in Detroit, an international crossing designed by AECOM.
Gordie Howe International Bridge opening event in Detroit, photographed against the architecture of the AECOM-designed bridge.
Architectural detail of the Gordie Howe International Bridge during opening festivities in Detroit, designed by AECOM.
Gordie Howe International Bridge photographed during its Detroit opening, documenting the scale and architecture of the AECOM-designed crossing.

Blade Runner Detroit

Another summer, another stretch of time being impacted by wildfire smoke. This semi annual occurrence provides some incredible images but this year in particular impacted my physical health. In past years the AQI would reach levels of 200-300, which can be detrimental to respiratory health, but this year we were consistently over 400-500 and after a few days of that I became physically sick from being in the elements. I love the images but I think in order to keep documenting the conditions I will have to invest in some more substantial masks and filters for the home.

This set of images were taken with the drone downtown. The second image shows you what the conditions looked like in reality but being a Sci-Fi nerd I couldn’t help but give the shots a Blade Runner edit.

Architectural drone photograph of downtown Detroit showing the skyline during summer wildfire smoke conditions.
Aerial view of downtown Detroit architecture captured by drone through hazy skies caused by regional wildfire smoke.
Drone photograph documenting the buildings and skyline of downtown Detroit during smoky summer conditions.
Aerial architectural image of downtown Detroit with reduced visibility from wildfire smoke affecting southeastern Michigan.
Drone view of the downtown Detroit skyline photographed during hazy conditions created by summer wildfire smoke.
Architectural aerial photograph capturing downtown Detroit beneath smoke-filled summer skies.
Drone image of downtown Detroit highlighting the city's architecture during a period of regional wildfire smoke.
Aerial photograph of downtown Detroit buildings and streets photographed through hazy atmospheric conditions.
Downtown Detroit architectural skyline photographed by drone during summer wildfire smoke in Michigan.
High-altitude drone photograph of downtown Detroit documenting the city's architecture under smoky skies.
Aerial architectural view of downtown Detroit showing muted light and haze from regional wildfire smoke.
Drone photograph overlooking downtown Detroit, capturing the city's skyline and architecture during smoky summer conditions.

Belle Isle in wildfire smoke

Another summer, another stretch of time being impacted by wildfire smoke. This semi annual occurrence provides some incredible images but this year in particular impacted my physical health. In past years the AQI would reach levels of 200-300, which can be detrimental to respiratory health, but this year we were consistently over 400-500 and after a few days of that I became physically sick from being in the elements. I love the images but I think in order to keep documenting the conditions I will have to invest in some more substantial masks and filters for the home. Enjoy these images of Belle Isle.

Wildfire smoke creates a hazy view across Belle Isle in Detroit, Michigan, during summer air quality conditions.
Photograph of Belle Isle in Detroit, Michigan, showing reduced visibility from summer wildfire smoke.
Landscape view of Belle Isle in Detroit, Michigan, with wildfire smoke softening the Detroit skyline.
Hazy summer conditions at Belle Isle in Detroit, Michigan, caused by wildfire smoke affecting the region.
Belle Isle landscape in Detroit, Michigan, photographed during a period of wildfire smoke and reduced visibility.
View across Belle Isle in Detroit, Michigan, as wildfire smoke creates muted skies and distant haze.
Photograph of Belle Isle in Detroit, Michigan, documenting the effects of wildfire smoke on the summer landscape.
Wildfire smoke blankets the sky above Belle Isle in Detroit, Michigan, creating subdued light and hazy conditions.
Scenic view of Belle Isle in Detroit, Michigan, photographed during summer wildfire smoke affecting southeastern Michigan.
Belle Isle park in Detroit, Michigan, with the landscape viewed through lingering wildfire smoke during the summer.
Atmospheric photograph of Belle Isle in Detroit, Michigan, showing hazy skies from regional wildfire smoke during the summer.

Dorothy G. Turkel House - Frank Lloyd Wright - Detroit, Michigan

I had the pleasure of touring the Dorothy G. Turkel House through an open house that the Garden Conservancy was putting on. While the tour was for the immaculate grounds of the estate, my focus naturally went to Frank Lloyd Wright’s beautifully designed home. The Turkel House is the only FLW within Detroit proper and is one of the more unique designs of his that I have had the pleasure of seeing. The owners bought the building back in 2006 and have painstakingly renovated the structure and grounds to the glorious state that it is in today.

Photograph of the Dorothy G. Turkel House in Detroit, Michigan, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.
Exterior view of the Dorothy G. Turkel House, a Frank Lloyd Wright-designed home in Detroit, Michigan.
Architectural photograph of the Dorothy G. Turkel House in Detroit, Michigan, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.
Detail photograph of the Dorothy G. Turkel House by Frank Lloyd Wright in Detroit, Michigan.
View of the Dorothy G. Turkel House, the only Frank Lloyd Wright-designed home in Detroit, Michigan.
Photograph highlighting the architecture of the Dorothy G. Turkel House designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in Detroit, Michigan.
Exterior architectural image of the Dorothy G. Turkel House by Frank Lloyd Wright in Detroit, Michigan.
Photograph of the historic Dorothy G. Turkel House designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in Detroit, Michigan.
Architectural detail at the Dorothy G. Turkel House, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in Detroit, Michigan.
Photograph of the Dorothy G. Turkel House in Detroit, Michigan, showcasing the design of Frank Lloyd Wright.
View of the Dorothy G. Turkel House, a landmark designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in Detroit, Michigan.
Photograph documenting the Dorothy G. Turkel House by Frank Lloyd Wright in Detroit, Michigan.
Architectural perspective of the Dorothy G. Turkel House designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in Detroit, Michigan.
Exterior photograph of the Dorothy G. Turkel House, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in Detroit, Michigan.
Photograph of the Dorothy G. Turkel House in Detroit, Michigan, featuring Frank Lloyd Wright's residential design.
Architectural image of the Dorothy G. Turkel House by Frank Lloyd Wright in Detroit, Michigan.
Photograph of the Dorothy G. Turkel House in Detroit, Michigan, emphasizing the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright.
Exterior view of the Dorothy G. Turkel House designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in Detroit, Michigan.
Architectural photograph capturing the Dorothy G. Turkel House by Frank Lloyd Wright in Detroit, Michigan.
Photograph of the Dorothy G. Turkel House, a Frank Lloyd Wright masterpiece in Detroit, Michigan.
Detailed view of the Dorothy G. Turkel House designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in Detroit, Michigan.
Architectural documentation of the Dorothy G. Turkel House by Frank Lloyd Wright in Detroit, Michigan.