Checking out the architecture in an older city is one of my favorite things to do.
I love exploring and you can just imagine my delight when I found the county courthouse in downtown Newport, Kentucky, marveling at the red brick and limestone building from the late 1880’s.
But as I turned to walk across the street, I saw a huge structure that looked like it was encased on two sides by glass. Continue reading Photo of the Week: World Peace Bell in Newport, Kentucky
You know spring has returned to southeast Michigan when you see the unmistakable Wood Ducks in the ponds of flooded harvested corn fields.
Wood Ducks are one of the first migrating waterfowl to return to southeast Michigan in late winter and early spring.
And there’s no way anyone can mistake the brilliant colors of the male Wood Duck with other waterfowl. Continue reading Photo of the Week: Wood Ducks are Back!
In the past, I would look for signs of spring from our swelling maple tree buds, the brightly colored purple crocuses in bloom in our front yard, or the beautiful white Snowdrops in the courtyard.
This year, I’ve noticed a different sign that spring is coming: the slowly changing yellow plumage on American Goldfinches. Continue reading Photo of the Week: American Goldfinch Plumage Says Spring is Near