Photo of the Week: Detroit Memorial Drive at Belle Isle

Hundreds of photo posters line Belle Isle State Park in a memorial drive.

Vehicles moved slowly along the roads of Belle Isle State Park in Detroit this past week, as people paid their respects to Detroiters. Detroit Memorial Drive, organized by Rochelle Riley, City of Detroit Arts and Culture Director, was created to honor Detroit victims of COVID-19. Over 900 photos of Detroiters provided by family members were… Continue reading Photo of the Week: Detroit Memorial Drive at Belle Isle

Photo of the Week: Kelvin Floodlight Dahlia

clear, pale yellow flower with layers of petals tops off the green leaved plant.

I’ve had Dahlias in my flower garden for years, they’re one of my husband’s favorite blooming flowers.

The pink, purple, and orange long-lasting blooms brighten up our flower beds from late spring through early fall.

But I’ve only bought pre-established plants.

Until this year, when I decided to plant Dahlias from tubers. Continue reading Photo of the Week: Kelvin Floodlight Dahlia

Photo of the Week: Trumpeter Swan Family on the Move

four young cygnets lead their two parents through the lily pads of the pond.

When I turned the corner on the Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge Drive, I was surprised to see this Trumpeter Swan family swimming slowly through the lotus pads. You’ll notice the adult swans are banded, the four gray-colored (the young swans) are leading their parents as they swim across the pond. Check out the pink bills… Continue reading Photo of the Week: Trumpeter Swan Family on the Move