Photo of the Week: Autumn Grasses and Native Plants

arching light-brown autumn grasses and weeds

For the day after Thanksgiving, our family took a walk in the woods at Kensington Metro Park near Milford, Michigan. It was the perfect way to enjoy the afternoon: relatively warm autumn weather, bright sunshine, and an escape from the constant Black Friday sales promotions. Not many birds to be seen, the regulars for late… Continue reading Photo of the Week: Autumn Grasses and Native Plants

Photo of the Week: Freighter Disappearing into the Morning Fog on the Detroit River

ship traveling on the river as fog appears to engulf it

Early morning fog over the Detroit River made for an impressive view of the Great Lakes freighter Algowood as it disappeared into the fog. It’s always a treat to see Great Lakes freighters on the river! The freighter was traveling downbound from Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada to Detroit, Michigan with a load of coal. Yesterday… Continue reading Photo of the Week: Freighter Disappearing into the Morning Fog on the Detroit River

Photo of the Week: Cincinnati Riverfront

downtown skyscrapers rise behind Smale Riverfront Park in downtown Cincinnati

When I was in Cincinnati, Ohio this weekend for WordCamp Cincinnati 2017, I took some time to visit downtown Cincinnati. Usually when I’m in Cincinnati, I walk around downtown, visit the library, check out the murals on buildings, and stop along the riverfront for a walk in Smale Riverfront Park. But with the cold temperatures… Continue reading Photo of the Week: Cincinnati Riverfront