Jim Hejl

Seattle Muffler Man

By Jim Hejl | May 15, 1994 - 9:47 pm |March 12, 2015 Muffler Men, People

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Went hunting for this guy up in Seattle area. Another case of knowing he was out there. However, the location was not quite as described by my source. Close enough that I was able to find him. Couldn’t get any closer than this.

Seattle Muffler Man

Monster Beverages Fosters

By Jim Hejl | April 12, 1994 - 4:21 pm |November 24, 2018 Beer, Food and Drink, Inflatables

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Here’s an example of timing. Monster Beverages was having their Grand Opening sale in Glassboro, NJ when I spotted this inflatable. Without camera or photographer at the time I wheeled in and asked if this beauty would still be up on Saturday. After a couple of strange looks and consultations I found out it would.

Monster Beverage Fosters

Hilltop NJ Muffler Gal

By Jim Hejl | December 15, 1993 - 11:15 am |March 12, 2015 Muffler Gals, People

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This gal is one of my favorites, and close to home too! She’s the only “Big Gal” that I’ve seen so far, but I’m sure there are more around. See what the “Experts” have to say.

Hilltop NJ Muffler Gal

Renault Winery Bottle

By Jim Hejl | December 10, 1993 - 4:21 pm |November 24, 2018 Food and Drink, The Rest of the Food

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This was a planned shot as a result of an early bird dog report. This wine bottle advertising Renault Winery is on Route 30 in South Jersey. Sometimes people slow down when we’re taking one of these pictures, that was the case here.

Renault Winery Bottle

BJ’s Gumball Machine

By Jim Hejl | October 14, 1993 - 4:37 pm |November 24, 2018 Candy, Food and Drink

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A semi planned shot. I knew the gumball machine was in BJ’s (a wholesale club) but I hadn’t planned on taking the photo. We were shopping at the home center next door and ran in to get a corned beef for dinner. I wasn’t dressed for this, note the painting clothes.

BJ’s Gumball Machine

Michigan Trout

By Jim Hejl | July 10, 1993 - 10:13 pm |September 18, 2018 Animals, Fish

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If you don’t think this is a great image “get outta town.” That is what we say here in South Jersey. Even though the image was taken with the Robin in Kalkaska. Both the Robin and this Trout are the state Bird and Fish of Michigan. I have this image as my wallpaper at work.

Michigan Trout

Michigan Robin

By Jim Hejl | July 10, 1993 - 7:43 pm |September 18, 2018 Animals, Birds

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Give me a better example of a Big Picture than this. US-131 in Kalkaska, MI, late in the day, both me and the robin are relaxed. Check out the hat. (Another vacation hat picture with a twist.)

Michigan Robin

Zubler’s Indian Village

By Jim Hejl | July 9, 1993 - 6:54 pm |March 10, 2015 Native Americans, People

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Houghton Lake, MI in front of Zubler’s Indian Village on M-55. They have simulated Indian Pow-Wows twice a day at 10am and 2pm. Really hoaky, but the gift shop is first rate.

Zubler’s Indian Village

Indian River Cross

By Jim Hejl | July 9, 1993 - 6:25 pm |May 21, 2015 Objects, Other Big Objects

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In Indian River, Michigan you can find this inspiring site. Services are held outside here weather permitting. I knew about this Big Cross for a long time but didn’t realize how I would impact me.

Indian River Cross

Paul & Babe

By Jim Hejl | July 9, 1993 - 1:58 pm |December 2, 2017 Lumberjacks, People

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Paul & The Babe outside St. Ignace, MI. The only time I spent money to get a “Big Picture.” It cost 50 cents (25 cents apiece) to get into this little park from the gift shop. Not much of a gift shop either!

Paul & Babe

Grayling Paul Bunyon

By Jim Hejl | July 9, 1993 - 10:40 am |March 9, 2015 Lumberjacks, People

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A Paul Bunyon in Grayling, MI. There are lot’s of Paul’s spread out over the upper mid-West. I think he is made out of car parts. This was the first of many big pictures taken on my original “Big Picture” safari. To see the others taken on this trek, look for the hat!

Grayling Paul Bunyon

Mystery Spot Deer

By Jim Hejl | July 8, 1993 - 11:21 pm |September 18, 2018 Animals, The Rest of the Animals

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On the way to the Mystery Spot in the Upper Peninsula along US-2. When, wham we found this Big Thing. I like this deer as much as any other image I have.

Mystery Spot Deer

Randy’s Donuts

By Jim Hejl | June 20, 1993 - 11:52 am |November 24, 2018 Food and Drink, The Rest of the Food

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I think just about everyone has seen this donut somewhere or other. But that didn’t stop me from finding my way to Southern California. Located on Manchester Boulevard near LAX this Randy’s Donuts may be one of the most recognized donut shops in the country.

Randy’s Donuts

Detroit I-94 Tire

By Jim Hejl | June 5, 1993 - 12:57 pm |May 22, 2015 Automotive, Objects

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What can I say about this piece of American Automotive Art. This huge tire stands beside litter strewn I-94 in Allen Park, MI. I-94, appropriately enough, when it enters Detroit is named the Henry Ford Expressway. How ’bout that.

Detroit I-94 Tire

St. Louis Pig

By Jim Hejl | May 10, 1993 - 10:52 pm |September 18, 2018 Animals, The Rest of the Animals

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Another inflatable. A once in a lifetime shot for me since I got this one in St. Louis during a Grand Opening of a Circuit City Store, and a long way from home. Of course if you live in St. Louis you may see the KSHE pig around town. My guess is that KSHE is a rock ‘n roll station. What do you think?

St. Louis Pig

Mr. Bendo

By Jim Hejl | February 20, 1993 - 4:32 pm |May 25, 2015 Muffler Men, People

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Caught this Big Guy outside Ralph’s Muffler Shop in Indianapolis on 16th Street a couple of miles East of the track. He’s Mister Bendo and I understand he’s been there a while and is a local icon. Thanks Mike for climbing over the cars.

Mr. Bendo

City Hall Clothespin

By Jim Hejl | March 29, 1992 - 12:57 pm |May 21, 2015 Objects, Other Big Objects

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People from Philadelphia are familiar with this Big Clothes Pin since it located across from City Hall at Broad and Market. My sister Irene took the image with great aplomb. Afterward we had lunch at Cafe Warsaw and had elegant Polish food. (No kidding, it’s a great place.)

City Hall Clothespin

Jan’s Chair

By Jim Hejl | July 22, 1991 - 12:57 pm |May 21, 2015 Chairs

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A pretty good quality Big Chair. It’s not always outside, note the casters on the bottom of the legs. I got this image courtesy of my Bird Dog Jan. She has a pretty good sense of humor even though she she works in HR. (That might be a mistake, poking fun at HR, but we (me) Big Picture Takers live close to the edge.)

Jan’s Chair

Sue’s Chair

By Jim Hejl | September 21, 1990 - 5:57 pm |May 21, 2015 Chairs, Objects

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See, another Bird Dog shot thanks to Sue. On US-40 between Malaga and Elmer. This was a last chance shot since the furniture store where this chair was located was closing soon. Sue told me about this chair but I put it off until I heard the store was closing. Kind of feel like Lily Tomlin.

Sue’s Chair

Author Archives: Jim Hejl

Seattle Muffler Man

Went hunting for this guy up in Seattle area. Another case of knowing he was out there. However, the location was not quite as described by my source. Close enough that I was able to find him. Couldn’t get any closer than this.

Monster Beverages Fosters

Hilltop NJ Muffler Gal

This gal is one of my favorites, and close to home too! She’s the only “Big Gal” that I’ve seen so far, but I’m sure there are more around. See what the “Experts” have to say.

Renault Winery Bottle

BJ’s Gumball Machine

Michigan Trout

Michigan Robin

Zubler’s Indian Village

Houghton Lake, MI in front of Zubler’s Indian Village on M-55. They have simulated Indian Pow-Wows twice a day at 10am and 2pm. Really hoaky, but the gift shop is first rate.

Indian River Cross

In Indian River, Michigan you can find this inspiring site. Services are held outside here weather permitting. I knew about this Big Cross for a long time but didn’t realize how I would impact me.

Paul & Babe

Paul & The Babe outside St. Ignace, MI. The only time I spent money to get a “Big Picture.” It cost 50 cents (25 cents apiece) to get into this little park from the gift shop. Not much of a gift shop either!

Grayling Paul Bunyon

A Paul Bunyon in Grayling, MI. There are lot’s of Paul’s spread out over the upper mid-West. I think he is made out of car parts. This was the first of many big pictures taken on my original “Big Picture” safari. To see the others taken on this trek, look for the hat!

Mystery Spot Deer

Randy’s Donuts

Detroit I-94 Tire

What can I say about this piece of American Automotive Art. This huge tire stands beside litter strewn I-94 in Allen Park, MI. I-94, appropriately enough, when it enters Detroit is named the Henry Ford Expressway. How ’bout that.

St. Louis Pig

Mr. Bendo

Caught this Big Guy outside Ralph’s Muffler Shop in Indianapolis on 16th Street a couple of miles East of the track. He’s Mister Bendo and I understand he’s been there a while and is a local icon. Thanks Mike for climbing over the cars.

City Hall Clothespin

People from Philadelphia are familiar with this Big Clothes Pin since it located across from City Hall at Broad and Market. My sister Irene took the image with great aplomb. Afterward we had lunch at Cafe Warsaw and had elegant Polish food. (No kidding, it’s a great place.)

Jan’s Chair

Sue’s Chair

See, another Bird Dog shot thanks to Sue. On US-40 between Malaga and Elmer. This was a last chance shot since the furniture store where this chair was located was closing soon. Sue told me about this chair but I put it off until I heard the store was closing. Kind of feel like Lily Tomlin.

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