Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Belle Isle

 

Major work happening at the Belle Isle Casino. I took these pictures back in November. The casino is undergoing renovations and hopefully we will see wedding receptions soon in this beautiful building.
I saw on the Belle Isle Photography Page on Facebook that the scaffolding is coming down from the main dome of the conservatory. I hope that it opens soon. I have really missed going there this winter and especially missed the beautiful orchids.

Monday, February 5, 2024

Friday, January 26, 2024

Waterfall Journal

One of my favorite journals that I’ve done so far! Thanks to Stamperia papers the journal is so colorful. I’m in love with it and will keep it for myself.








 

Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Lake Erie Metropark 1/1/2024

Another gloomy day but I wanted to go to the park to get my seasons pass and check out any bird action....none. 
        Many, many Canada geese of course
        Surprised to see these Sandhill Cranes at Lake Erie...sorry for the picture quality
   My favorite subject at the park is this green out building. Behind it is the Eagle's lair...Luc, and of course a swan in the foreground. 
 

Monday, December 4, 2023

Decor at my House

 Decorations were kept at a minimum this year. No tree and all the decorations fit in one storage bin. 



December Daily journal for me to journal my exciting December life.
I love this guy



Saturday, November 18, 2023

Ships

 


When you are on Belle Isle you are likely to see ships as this downbound freighter. I use the app on my phone "Marine Traffic" to see what is coming up or down the shipping lane. 

Below is the Canadian Coast Guard

Friday, November 17, 2023

Nesting Bald Eagle Pair on Belle Isle

 



I went to Belle Isle to find the Bald Eagle couple that I've read about on  the Belle Isle Photography Group on Facebook. Someone had posted directions and I  easily found their nest plus about a dozen other photographers with their long lenses.

They have been posting some beautiful photos and I'm embarrassed to post mine taken with my puny 250mm lens


The nest looks about one half done.
There was only one Eagle that morning and when I first got their it was in the nest and then flew over to a nearby tree. We were all clicking away.
When it flew off,  I left but about half a mile away, I spotted him in another tree.

I felt so blessed to have seen this beautiful bird and I really enjoyed a great day on the island. 
The weather was spectacular, especially for November. I spent about two hours there photographing a Great Lakes freighter, a tug, a Red Tailed Hawk and other island places of interest. I'll be posting more later. Oh, Happy day!