Detroit...it's an interesting city!

When my son Mike was in town, he took me downtown...he drove, I took pictures. I got some great photos! The above pic is on Woodward going towards the river but these kind of pics are not what we went for. We put ourselves in harms way to get some great shots of the inner city. In fact, my other son Tim, was working downtown and said he would meet us as he was nearby. We were at a McDonald's and pulled into a car wash parking lot to wait. When Tim got there he advised us to get out of there as the car wash was a place that, as they guys dried your car, they sold you drugs. Also there had been numerous shootings there. What did we know?

We started our day near 8 mile near the State Fair grounds where someone has collected the most bizarre carnival memorabilia. We drove on to Highland Park for some great shots of an old auto plant and also the old Highland Park Municipal Buildings. We found quite by accident, the Heidelberg Project featuring the outdoor art work of Tyree Guyton. Next we headed to the Cass Corridor which was probably the most depressing area of all. It was a cold and bleak day and seeing homeless men huddled around a fire in a barrel was heartbreaking. Many others were hanging around a homeless shelter. What can be done? Some of us have so much...too much.... and they have nothing.
We ended the day at the old train station which always is a fascinating place to me...where have all the people gone?
So, for the next week I will be posting my photos of the D.
I would welcome your comments.

Winter Visitors

What a surprize! A flock of finches at my birdbath today...... a mixture of goldfinches and house finches.They hung around long enough for me to get my camera and snap some pictures. When everything is frozen they appreciate a drink of water.

Isn't he handsome?

The weather outside is frightful.....

It was 7 degrees when I got up this morning! That is way too cold for me. Have several appointments in the next few days, otherwise I wouldn't go out at all. Well, it is winter so what do I expect, right?

in the lane snow is glistening....

Sitting at my computer and this is the scene from my window. Coming down fast and heavy.

Great Blue Heron

Even though it was a gloomy day, I wanted to get out doors, get some fresh air and walk. I went to Oakwood with the intent of taking pictures at the bird feeders only to find out that the feeders were empty and no birds anywhere. It was hawk day however, and I saw 4 hawks. Then, at Lower Huron, I got this great photo of a heron. He was standing as still as a stick and I didn't even notice him at first. I think that this is a youngster as he (or she) doesn't have any plumes on his head.

Snow tonight and than bitter cold next week. Keep warm every body.

My Chilly Brother

My brother went with his canoe club for their last canoe run, which they call The Chilly Chili Run. Are they crazy or what? It was bitter cold that day but I understand that the chili was great. My brother, Jim, has the light gray hat and a red kayak. Thanks to whoever took these pictures.