The James R. Barker on the Detroit River

The last time I saw the Barker was the last time I was at the Soo Locks.  I don't think I've ever seen the James R. Barker on the Detroit River so when I saw that she was going to be on the Detroit River, I decided to head downtown.

 I was hoping to catch her at the top of Belle Isle but traffic didn't cooperate with me, so I headed down to Milliken State Park.  Here you see the Barker coming out of hiding.

 I know that the Barker has been down this way before, just never could catch up with her.

 I like the shots I can get at Milliken but I would have rather have been on the other side of Belle Isle because I could have gotten a proper head shot.

 As it is, I'm pretty happy with this shot.

 I am more happy with this shot because it gives you an idea of the scale of the ship.  I think I like this style of 1000 footer over the other style.

 I think it has more graceful lines.

 She gets closer.

 ...and closer.

 And the almost straight on shot.  I couldn't get the full straight on shot though.

 A shot of her bow.

 And superstructure.

 A close up of her pilothouse.

 A shot as she heads downriver.

 The Ambassador Bridge in the background.

 A closer shot.

And an almost full shot of the Ambassador Bridge.