Photo of the Week: Elusive Painted Buntings

blue, yellow, and green bird perched on rim of tubular bird feeder

The bird at the feeder had me stymied. The green body color, yellow underbelly, and eye ring had me wondering what bird was enjoying an afternoon treat.

It didn’t have the bill of a warbler, but the coloring reminded me of female warblers I’ve seen in spring. Continue reading Photo of the Week: Elusive Painted Buntings

Photo of the Week: Belle Isle Annual Holiday Stroll

choir members singing holiday songs

Against a backdrop of holiday lights and dozens of brightly colored poinsettias, the joyous sounds of the Deep River Choir filled the Show House at the Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory during Belle Isle’s annual Holiday Stroll. Continue reading Photo of the Week: Belle Isle Annual Holiday Stroll

Photo of the Week: Historic Trinity Lutheran Church During Advent

Beautiful stained glass window, arched ceiling, and Christmas banners hanging from the balcony

When the sun shines through the stained glass windows at Historic Trinity Lutheran Church near Eastern Market in Detroit, Michigan, the walls almost seem to glow from the sunlight.

This morning, I attended service at the church to hear the special cantata sung by their choir for the first Sunday of Advent. Continue reading Photo of the Week: Historic Trinity Lutheran Church During Advent