Photo of the Week: Helios Sculpture

Bright red circular see-through metallic outdoor sculpture depicts the sun with triangular rays streaming from it.

Created by Toledo, Ohio sculptor Pamela Reithmeier, Helios is one of 11 sculptures in the 17th Annual Sculpture Exhibit on Ford Road in Canton, Michigan. The bright red circular sculpture installed on the grass near the Target parking lot is named for Helios, the Titan god of the sun. I was disappointed there wasn’t much… Continue reading Photo of the Week: Helios Sculpture

Photo of the Week: America’s Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit

Clear blue skies, bright sunshine, cool temperatures, and little to no breeze greeting parade watchers in Detroit for the annual America’s Thanksgiving Parade down Woodward Avenue. It was the first time in three years I’ve attended the parade in person. Gorgeous day! It was wonderful to watch the floats, marching bands, clowns, Big Heads, dancing… Continue reading Photo of the Week: America’s Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit

Photo of the Week: House Finch, Year-Round Resident

Bright red songbird with brownish wings and tail, perches on bare tree branch. Tree trunk and other branches in the blurred background.

It can be easy to overlook the resident House Finch. The small brown songbird with splashes of red color on its head and breast is common in the United States. It can be found year-round in yards, foraging for food on the ground, at feeders, or perched in trees and shrubs. In spring, our eyes… Continue reading Photo of the Week: House Finch, Year-Round Resident