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A selection of photos I took during today’s Southworks Photowalk.

photo credit: mr. nightshade

I can’t believe I forgot about this until now… I met with the fine folks at Southworks this morning just to chat about the photowalk so that they would know what to expect, etc.

During the conversation they suggested that we could have a contest of some kind with some prize money for the best photos and display of the photos on the Southworks property. We’re not exactly sure about all the details yet, but I’ll have them hammered out by Sunday.

Maybe the chance to win some prizes is just the motivation you need to come out to Southworks this weekend!

Hey photogs, a quick reminder that the first Cambridge Photowalk happens this Sunday at Southworks. Share the video below with all of your Cambridge-area shutterbugs.

Michigan Central Station - Marchand and Meffre Photography

I have no idea why I’m subscribed to the RSS feed io9.com… I’m sure I had a reason. But when these photos popped into Google Reader this morning, I was awestruck. Dumbfounded. Speechless.

As a guy with strong ties to Michigan, I have a soft spot for Detroit. I think it may be one of the most interesting cities I’ve experienced – but folks rarely get past the “Motor City” moniker to see the beauty of Detroit.

This collection of photos by Yves Marchand and Romain Meffre capture an unusual beauty – the beauty of decay. It is not really beautiful, of course, but heart-breaking to see these architectural masterpieces crumbling. Michigan Central Station has always intrigued me as it is plainly visible from the interstate feeding the Ambassador Bridge and I have stared at its broken windows many times over the years wondering what would become of it.

Marchand and Meffre’s photographs make me a little sad – but I’m glad that they’ve been able to create some beautiful art from such miserable circumstances.