Photo of the Week: Sunrise over Ford Lake on a Winter Morning

Sun shines brightly through bare tree branches that border the calm lake waters.

In the early morning hours, with the bright sun rising over Ford Lake in Ypsilanti, Michigan, we find Belted Kingfishers, Hooded Mergansers, Mallards, and, of course, the ever-present Canada Geese on the waters of the calm lake. Temperatures are swinging back and forth between the teens and 40 degree Farenheit. Our local lakes and marshes… Continue reading Photo of the Week: Sunrise over Ford Lake on a Winter Morning

Photo of the Week: 2017 Great Race Rally Race in Ypsilanti, Michigan

white Packard convertible coupe with half the hood open, white walled tires and running board, and beige convertible top

A sunny Thursday summer evening usually finds me birdwatching at a nearby marsh or park.

But not last Thursday when I found myself parking my car on Cross Street in Depot Town and joining hundreds of people gathered to look at classic cars.

“Do you know anything about the race?” I asked the woman behind me as I walked down the sidewalk in Ypsilanti, Michigan.

“I sure do,” she replied. “I’m the event coordinator. Let me tell you about it!” Continue reading Photo of the Week: 2017 Great Race Rally Race in Ypsilanti, Michigan

Photo of the Week: Have You Seen the Scary Tree in Ypsilanti?

Ghoulish face of big eyes and large teeth added to craggly tree trunk

Did you see the tree? My reply, Of course, I saw the tree. All those beautiful orange and gold trees in the back, right? No, I’m talking about the tree along the side of the road. Huh? Which tree? Wait, I’ll turn around so you can see it. Watch the right side of the road… Continue reading Photo of the Week: Have You Seen the Scary Tree in Ypsilanti?