Mishawaka In and Surrounding Area

[daleeman]

Going to go participate in Danny Burk’s large format workshop in mid-May in the Mishawaka South Bend area. (Not an endorsement) Looking for some input on what is up that way to go see and photograph in that area.

Love the landscapes, water and unique decaying architecture. Will have the 4x5 with me from the class as well as the M2 so any ideas of locations and unique things to see will be greatly appreciated.

Lee

[Jeremy Payne]

Going to go participate in Danny Burk’s large format workshop in mid-May in the Mishawaka South Bend area. (Not an endorsement) Looking for some input on what is up that way to go see and photograph in that area.

Love the landscapes, water and unique decaying architecture. Will have the 4x5 with me from the class as well as the M2 so any ideas of locations and unique things to see will be greatly appreciated.

Lee

http://photography.jeremypayne.net/web/mishawaka

I poked around there for a few days a couple years ago ... it was fun ... I just drove up and down the highway and scrambled around ... there were plenty of interesting opportunities within easy walk from the road.  Sorry I can't be more specific other than to say the light was amazing and the tapestry rich with texture and drama ... you'll be happy you are there ...

Enjoy!

[daleeman]

http://photography.jeremypayne.net/web/mishawaka

I poked around there for a few days a couple years ago ... it was fun ... I just drove up and down the highway and scrambled around ... there were plenty of interesting opportunities within easy walk from the road.  Sorry I can't be more specific other than to say the light was amazing and the tapestry rich with texture and drama ... you'll be happy you are there ...

Enjoy!

Jeremy,
Thanks for the positive input. I'm looking forward to it and to get the 4x5 out and do some shooting. Do you remember if you went up to St Joseph Michigan area or so, or were your travels just in Indiana?

Lee

[Jeremy Payne]

Jeremy,
Thanks for the positive input. I'm looking forward to it and to get the 4x5 out and do some shooting. Do you remember if you went up to St Joseph Michigan area or so, or were your travels just in Indiana?

Lee

Ah ... sorry, Lee ... looks like I've mixed up my Mishawakas ... I was on the Mishawaka River outside of Fort Collins, CO ...

[Craig Lamson]

Jeremy,
Thanks for the positive input. I'm looking forward to it and to get the 4x5 out and do some shooting. Do you remember if you went up to St Joseph Michigan area or so, or were your travels just in Indiana?

Lee

I work in the area.  It's lots of Indiana farm land.  Have a good sized Amish community nearby. The area has been really hard hit by the economy.  St Joe is very nice, as is the coast of Lake Michigan in the area.  Warren Dunes State Park is nearby nad has some great and large dunes.

Of course you also have Notre Dame.....

[larryg]

I work in the area.  It's lots of Indiana farm land.  Have a good sized Amish community nearby. The area has been really hard hit by the economy.  St Joe is very nice, as is the coast of Lake Michigan in the area.  Warren Dunes State Park is nearby nad has some great and large dunes.

Of course you also have Notre Dame.....

I would certainly try the dunes  close enough    Try for sunsets

[daleeman]

I work in the area.  It's lots of Indiana farm land.  Have a good sized Amish community nearby. The area has been really hard hit by the economy.  St Joe is very nice, as is the coast of Lake Michigan in the area.  Warren Dunes State Park is nearby nad has some great and large dunes.

Of course you also have Notre Dame.....

I am interested in the Amish community, although I have heard they prize their privacy. Any advice?

Also about that Noter Dame thing, I heard there is a Kindergarten up there named that?

Lee