Cheetahs Attack Their Own

I do understand the dire need for infrastructure development for the people to the west of the Serengeti. It is obvious to even the casual observer that the economic potential of connecting the shores of Lake Victoria to the rest of Tanzania is significant and needs to be done as soon as possible. However, nearly half of the proposed northern road will run through protected areas (Loliondo and the Serengeti) that are crucial to the ecosystem, and along which no development will be allowed. The southern route not only would connect a much larger population, but it will spur development all along the entire length of the road.

The Serengeti is one of the few positive examples on our planet of how wildlife management and protection can work. There are roughly a million more large mammals today in the Serengeti than there was in 1960. In August 2005, National Geographic stated that the wildlife is as varied and as plentiful as it was 20,000 years ago. To risk this amazing accomplishment for a slightly shorter road to fewer people is beyond comprehension. The migration of roughly 2million mammals is in Tanzania 9 months of the year. They cross the proposed road in August/September on their way to water in Kenya, and cross again in October/November on their way south to the special grasses needed for nursing their young (all born within a 6 week period in January / February).

If you have not experienced the migration in person, do so while you can. I assure you that once experienced, you will do all you can to stop this development. Please help. Join / Like Facebook Stop The Serengeti Highway page to get started http://tinyurl.com/StopHwyFB

The interior re-design of MacDonald’s on Rochester Road south of Long Lake features architectural photography of Troy landmarks by Troy professional photographer William Cowger of Acacia Photography. Three of the photographs have been etched into glass panels (4’x 10’ each) that form a black & white translucent room divider. These photos include shots of the Columbia Center, Liberty Center and the walkway leading up to the Capital Grille. The other shot is a 4’x10’ black & white reverse image photo of the building at 840 W. Long Lake Road (Home of Miller Canfield Troy).

For more information contact William Cowger at:

248-828-0666

www.acaciaphoto.com

wecowger@acaciaphoto.com

Dawning of Detroit

Getting up early can be rewarding. I shot Detroit at dawn the other day while waiting on a client who wanted their photo taken in front of the Detroit skyline. Awesome morning as you can see.
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