Fall Color Is Waning, But . . .
Nov 10, 2020 07:36:52 #
There Is Still Much To "Focus" On.
These photos are from the Edsel & Eleanor Ford historic home site and 87 acre estate, located 12 miles NE of downtown Detroit on the shore of Lake St. Clair. The estate is divided into two parts: the first is the home site and the second Bird Island. They are separated by Ford's Cove. Eleanor Ford was very fond of birds and the island was planted with trees and bushes to attract various bird species, and has become a stopover for migratory birds. The local Audubon Society conducts bird walks in the spring and fall on the island and in a typical season identify over 100 species. The island is currently closed due to construction of a new visitor center near the path to the island. Since the estate is only two miles from home, my wife and I walk the grounds most every day.
These photos are from the Edsel & Eleanor Ford historic home site and 87 acre estate, located 12 miles NE of downtown Detroit on the shore of Lake St. Clair. The estate is divided into two parts: the first is the home site and the second Bird Island. They are separated by Ford's Cove. Eleanor Ford was very fond of birds and the island was planted with trees and bushes to attract various bird species, and has become a stopover for migratory birds. The local Audubon Society conducts bird walks in the spring and fall on the island and in a typical season identify over 100 species. The island is currently closed due to construction of a new visitor center near the path to the island. Since the estate is only two miles from home, my wife and I walk the grounds most every day.
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The Lagoon. The path runs along the ridge.
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Bird Island Across Ford's Cove
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A kayaker taking a break in the cove.
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There is a loop trail around Bird Island.
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The tip of Bird Island
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A portion of the shoreline of the home site.
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Nov 10, 2020 07:47:14 #
That’s an excellent grouping of fall photos, John. It seems as if you’re lucky to have such a photogenic area nearby.
Nov 10, 2020 08:20:43 #
Beautiful. I had to check your location because some of the scenes looked like around here.
Nov 10, 2020 08:34:52 #
Great series. It feels like it is a quiet, peaceful place to be with nature. I especially like the first one.
Nov 10, 2020 09:02:27 #
Beautiful photos of a serene setting. I especially like the last photo in the serirs.
Nov 10, 2020 09:07:53 #
Nov 10, 2020 09:24:16 #
John from gpwmi wrote:
There Is Still Much To "Focus" On. br Th... (show quote)
Lovely photos. Looks live a wonderful place to wander.
Nov 10, 2020 09:31:52 #
Nov 10, 2020 09:40:41 #
Magnificent series of colorful compositions, John, and you chose a beautiful location to give your camera some exercise!! Your downloads are terrific and this is the first time I've noticed you using Olympus kit in addition to your Nikon gear...good stuff
Nov 10, 2020 09:54:12 #
Nov 10, 2020 09:55:23 #
jaymatt wrote:
That’s an excellent grouping of fall photos, John. It seems as if you’re lucky to have such a photogenic area nearby.
Thank you very much, John.
Nov 10, 2020 09:56:41 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Beautiful. I had to check your location because some of the scenes looked like around here.
Thank you very much, Jerry. Probably similar except you've got bigger hills.
Nov 10, 2020 09:58:10 #
Mac wrote:
Great series. It feels like it is a quiet, peaceful place to be with nature. I especially like the first one.
Thank you very much, Mac. Very peaceful, some days we have it to ourselves and with 87 acres it's never crowded.
Nov 10, 2020 09:58:57 #
Eric Bornstein wrote:
Beautiful photos of a serene setting. I especially like the last photo in the serirs.
Thank you very much, Eric.
Nov 10, 2020 09:59:20 #
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