Some Photographs Taken On The Grounds Of Cranbrook Photo Gallery by Jay Levin at pbase.com

Some Photographs Taken On The Grounds Of Cranbrook

Cranbrook Educational Community located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan is a leading center of education, science, and art. It is comprised of a graduate Academy of Art, contemporary Art Museum, House & Gardens, Institute of Science, and Pre-K through 12 independent college preparatory schools. http://www.cranbrook.edu/

Founded by Detroit philanthropists George and Ellen Booth in 1904 and named after his family's English village, Cranbrook’s campus features the work of world-renowned architects such as Eliel Saarinen, Albert Kahn, Steven Holl, Tod Williams, Billie Tsien, and Rafael Moneo; and sculptors Carl Milles, Marshall Fredericks, and others. Wolf Von Eckhardt, former architecture critic for the Washington Post, once called Cranbrook "the most enchanted and enchanting setting in America", and in 1989 it was designated a National Historic Landmark.

There are numerous opportunities for photography at Cranbrook, and Cranbrook's official policy is that amateur photographers are welcome to enjoy the grounds for photography. I hope that this gallery will encourage you to come and photograph this beautiful campus.

Orpheus Fountain	:: Eight Photographs Of The Figures Of The Orpheus Fountain ::	The Peristyle	Orpheus Fountain And The Peristyle
Triton Pools	Europa And The Bull	Main Courtyard Of Cranbrook House	On The Lawn Next To Cranbrook House
Reflecting Pond	Harmony Sculpture And Reflecting Pond With A View Of Cranbrook House	Turtle Fountain	Herb Gardens
Sunken Garden	Footbridge To The Woods	Fountain In The Pines And Bust Of Zeus	Kingswood Lake And The Kingswood Campus
Canoes At Kingswood Lake	Japanese Garden	Japanese Garden	Japanese Garden
Two Girls Dancing	Jonah And The Whale	Cranbrook Institute of Science	Greek Theater
Persephone, Goddess of Spring	View Of An Entrance To The Cranbrook School Campus	Courtyard At Cranbrook School	A View From A Cranbrook School Courtyard
Part Of The Cranbrook School Campus	Colonnade On The Cranbrook Campus	Cranbrook School Archway

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Guest		07-Jun-2011 05:51
Thanks for the beautiful photos. I was a student at the Art Academy in the late 60's. It is an enchanted place.

Guest		10-Jan-2011 04:28
Can you take some of Brookside and Kingswood?

Dave H.		30-Sep-2010 23:17
Great pics. Well done. Attended school here for 9 years and expolored every inch of the campus.

s0ck.m0nkey		28-Mar-2010 13:20
Beautiful pictures...I also grew up not far from cranbrook..I used to skip school on a regular basis, and would find myself @ cranbrook.It was my favorite place to go and just get lost in the surroundings! At least i was drawn to an educational place!

Chris Morton		22-Jul-2009 17:51
Thanks for the pictures, Jay. Although I didn't live there, I grew up at Cranbrook and have many photos displayed in my CA home. Just this morning I was looking at a framed Orpheus Fountain close-up my mother took there back in '92. I'm also fortunate to have a Pierre Bittar print of Ellie's Garden hanging in our bedroom. Oh, and I've never heard of the "no photo" policy. I'll check on that. > Chris Morton, Auburn, CA

jayne		16-Jul-2009 02:27
I live across the street from Cranbrook School and I am so privileged to be able to walk or go for a run thru this truly amazing campus any time. I will soon have to leave this area and I will really miss the architecture, sculptures, the gardens, and all the beauty that Cranbrook has to offer. Thank you so much for all your photos as I will often look back at them and remember this incredible campus.

Tiffany Yee		06-Jul-2009 10:54
Not a bad campus for a high school..Wonderful pictures! Great work! Take some more pictures and share them!!!

Marc Jessiman		20-Jun-2009 09:54
i love these beautiful photos. they truly capture the beauty of this georgeous place. i love Cranbrook.

Thea		21-May-2009 02:01
Gorgeous shots of a beautiful location. Look forward to seeing your Rome shoot.

Alex B.		19-May-2009 13:21
Beautiful images of this great place! I live in Birmingham close to the campus and I really hope that my son (2 years) will attend Cranbrook School later. It´s such a great place full of opportunities and the campus reflects this beauty. By the way, Cranbrook is one of our country´s most elite schools. It´s the Andover and Exeter of the Mid West. It´s equally good as Deerfield or Choate. And: The campus is even more beautiful!!

Jocelyn		17-Oct-2007 19:30
Beautiful pictures. I wish there were more of the Kingswood Campus!

Guest		14-Jul-2007 03:46
that last comment re: b&w was from...

tony		14-Jul-2007 03:45
Beautiful new pics of Cranbrook. Thank you so much. How about some b&w pics? Cranbrook is a great subject for b&w.

Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal		11-Jul-2007 16:38
Very nice gallery, Jay. Ton

zelda K'77		08-Jul-2007 08:27
Vibrant and vivid ensemble, Jay. Delightful. Truly a feast for the eyes. No doubt, CSK is a veritable "peaceable kingdom". Thank you, J-

Lloyd & Sandy Spitalnik		07-Jul-2007 04:34
Excellent gallery Jay! Great job capturing this 'enchanting setting'. S&L

Marjan Schavemaker		06-Jul-2007 08:53
Great pictures of a beautiful area, Jay! Looks like a very interesting museum with quite a variety of subjects, according to Google. -V-

rita		30-Jun-2007 13:31
Most impressive, Dr. J.

Cory Rubright		23-Jun-2007 04:28
Very nice gallery. V

Nestor		22-Jun-2007 12:39
Great gallery Jay, nice use of your wide angle lens, you did great here. A man of good taste for a good scene. Vote

CIS		22-Jun-2007 01:06
Wonderful series, love the grounds and sculptures!

akleja		21-Jun-2007 14:50
Wonderful collection! V

estralita		04-Jun-2007 14:30
Beautiful capture of Cranbrook. Thanks for sharing.

ami jo walters		12-May-2007 06:31
...hauntingly beautiful photos...like reuniting with old friends on "daffodil hill" and making "boathouse" memories feel like yesterday,,,ever-enchanting. Might consider photos of Greek Theatre, "The Valley", Kingswood swans, and Foo Dog walk. Thanks. ami jo K'77

Guest		03-Mar-2007 13:16
nice job your coney girl wendi

Tony Coulson		26-Feb-2007 01:46
Please take more photos of Cranbrook. Pictures of the Cranbrook school, the science museum and thre Greek Theatre would be nice additions. Would also love to see some B&W. Thank you! Tony Coulson

Martha Albuquerque		06-Dec-2006 12:17
like very much this series here, Jay! v

Guest		18-Nov-2006 19:40
As beautiful as teh photos appear, it is still tough to fully appreciate the beauty the Cranbrook and Kingswood has to offer unless it is expiernced first hand.

Karen Moen		09-Sep-2006 06:19
Many beautiful images of this lovely place. Your photos should grace a travel book. Voted.

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