Tag Archives: Henry Ford Museum

Photo Spot: Pitchforks in the Hay

Posted on April 25, 2023 by Dis-LEE

Well, let’s jump right in to this edition of Photo Spot with three pitchforks all-but hidden in a wagon full of foliage: At least two of them have the tines facing down! Ouch! Any rambunctious child will learn the hard … Continue reading →

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Photo Spot: Horse on a Break at Greenfield Village Farm

Posted on April 20, 2023 by Dis-LEE

It may seem like I used a sepia filter to take this shot but that’s not the case. The natural patina of the wood just matched the horses colouring perfectly! Even though the colouring is monotone I thought the various … Continue reading →

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Photo Spot: Sepia Tone Old Car Photo

Posted on January 25, 2023 by Dis-LEE

Sometimes the shot you want just doesn’t turn out. In this case, the lighting just after dusk was tricky and I failed to compensate with settings on my camera. That, and the motion, created a sub-par picture. But all was … Continue reading →

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Photo Spot: Horsing Around at Greenfield Village

Posted on November 22, 2022 by Dis-LEE

It’s rare to see a horse, well… horsing around! Usually, they are standing still while eating or just wandering slowly about in a paddock. Recently I finally found a horse horsing around at Greenfield Village at The Henry Ford Museum … Continue reading →

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Photo Spot: Chain Drive Transmission

Posted on September 20, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Now that should get ‘er done! In the early days of automotive design and fabrication, things were more industrial. How something looked took a back seat to making it work as inexpensively as possible. And so, we have the fully … Continue reading →

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Places: Weird Fun at the Old Car Festival in Greenfield Village

Posted on September 15, 2016 by Dis-LEE

We were thrilled to be able to once again get an annual membership at The Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village! Next to Disney these two attractions are by far the best the States has to offer. One of the … Continue reading →

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Disney’s Real-Life TOW MATER

Posted on June 15, 2016 by Dis-LEE

I love attending the special events in Greenfield Village at The Henry Ford Museum. In 2009 I took the following picture during the Motor Muster car show: Remind you of anyone? The character of Tow Mater in the Pixar film … Continue reading →

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Walt Disney’s Tintype Portrait from Greenfield Village

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Dis-LEE

My wife and I live in the Windsor area, just across the border from Detroit, and hold an Annual Pass to The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, MI. But our favorite part of that great institution is Greenfield Village! Here … Continue reading →

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