Ron Porritt
Kalamazoo
Ron Porritt describes his work in the following statement: “My pride in Michigan is a big part of what drives my photography. I was raised in a small Michigan town where the school bell still rang in the belfry, trucks lined up at the grain mill, and the biggest event every year was the 4th of July celebration.
To me, Up North meant an old canvas tent and fishing all day. The big trip to town brought Christmas lights and scenes in store windows. I have long had a desire to capture images of the things that we love about Michigan. My vision started with our rivers, but soon broadened to encompass the much bigger picture of why we call Michigan home.
In 2004 I established my goal to produce fine art Michigan photography and started selling prints in 2006. I enjoy going to art shows to talk with the people. It is good to hear their memories when they say “I’ve been there” and feel their pride in our state.”
Website: www.thisismichigan.net
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- 1930’s Station – A 1930’s gas station at the Gilmore Car Museum in Hickory Corners.
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- A Gal In Kalamazoo – “I’ve Got a Gal In Kalamazoo” wine from the Tempo Vino Winery in downtown Kalamazoo.
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- After Dark at Arcadia – After dark at Arcadia Festival Place in downtown Kalamazoo.
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- Air Zoo B-25S – B-25S Mitchell at the Air Zoo Museum in Portage.
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- Air Zoo SR-71B – SR-71B Blackbird at the Air Zoo Museum in Portage.
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- Avenue of Flags – The Avenue of Flags at Custer National Cemetary in Augusta.
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- Black-Eyed Susan – Black-Eyed Susans in the Kalamazoo Nature Center.
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- Blue Birds on Kal-Haven Trail – Blue bird houses are set up at the end of the Kal-Haven trail at 10th Street in Kalamazoo.
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- Blue-Eyed Mary – People come from all over the state to see the Blue-Eyed Mary at the Kalamazoo Nature Center.
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- Cars of the “S” Barn – 1900 through 1920’s vintage cars at the Gilmore Car Museum in Hickory Corners.
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- Celery Flats Mill – The mill at Celery Flats Historical Area in Portage.
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- Clouds and Field – The barn in the wheat field represent the farming and country life that is still a big part of the county.
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- Early Morning at Eastfork – Sunrise at Eastfork Farms in Augusta
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- Eastern Kingbird – Eastern Kingbird at Cold Brook Park near Climax, Michigan.
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- False Rue Anemone – False Rue Anemone with shadow for background at the Kalamazoo Nature Center.
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- Flying The Stearman – At the Air Zoo in Portage, 87 year old WWII fighter pilot, Vern Walraven gets back in a Boeing PT-17 Stearman just like he trained in over 60 years ago.
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- Gilmore Car Museum – The grounds at the Gilmore Car Museum in Hickory Corners.
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- Henderson Castle – Henderson Castle is up on a hill overlooking Kalamazoo
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- Henderson Sword – Inside the Henderson Castle showing the stained glass window and a family sword. From Kalamazoo, Mr Henderson was one of the top 10 sword makers in the world in the 1890's.
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- Hot Air and Big Sky – The hot air balloon takes off from Flesher Field in Oshtemo, Michigan.
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- Jumping Competition – Jumping competition at the Battle Creek Hunt Club Horse Trials in Augusta.
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- Lunch at Ouzo’s – Taverna Ouzo’s has a great old world atmosphere and Greek food in downtown Kalamazoo.
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- Milham Park – The stone bridge over Portage Creek at Milham Park in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
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- Number 12 – The 12th hole at Gull Lake View Golf Course is flanked by Azaleas and sunlight in Augusta, Michigan.
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- Tall Grass Prairie – June in the Tall Grass Prairie at the Kalamazoo Nature Center comes alive with blooms.
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- The Manor House – The MSU Manor House at the Education Center in Hickory Corners.
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- The Next Green – Big sky frames the green at Yarrow Golf and Conference Resort near Augusta, Michigan.
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- Walk Down Michigan Avenue – Business signs along Michigan Avenue in downtown Kalamazoo.
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- Water Street Coffee Joint – Early morning at the Water Street Coffee Joint in downtown Kalamazoo
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