Photo of the Week: Alpheus Starkey Williams Statue at Belle Isle State Park

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While spring officially started on March 20, almost two weeks ago, you wouldn’t know it by the weather in southeast Michigan this weekend.

Last night’s cold front brought frigid temperatures and snow flurries, which left a dusting of snow over everything.

Including the Alpheus Starkey Williams statue in the middle of Belle Isle State Park in Detroit, Michigan.

When I was birdwatching at the park today, the light dusting of snow gave the statue an interesting look and I had to take a few photos. Continue reading Photo of the Week: Alpheus Starkey Williams Statue at Belle Isle State Park

Photo of the Week: Plymouth Ice Festival 2019

majestic horse ice sculpture in Kellogg Park.

It’s the second week of January and in my community that means it’s Plymouth Ice Festival weekend!

Ice sculptors have been busy the past few days creating incredible sculptures to grace Kellogg Park in downtown Plymouth, Michigan. Continue reading Photo of the Week: Plymouth Ice Festival 2019

Photo of the Week: Sunny Tree Top

steel sculpture with orange rooftops sheltering bluebirds.

The blue color caught my eye as I walked down the sidewalk, on my way to lunch with family members at one of our favorite restaurants.

I smiled as I looked up and saw bright bluebirds with yellow legs perched on the structure, peering out over the shopping center area. Continue reading Photo of the Week: Sunny Tree Top