From early spring to early fall the Fuji Tread and I frequent Belle Isle quite often. It has always been one of my go to places here in Detroit. One of my favorite routes is heading eastbound on Warren then south on East Grand Boulevard.. Approaching East Jefferson I’m always struck with a bit of nostalgia. There was a custom for vehicles crossing Jefferson onto the bridge to sound their horns. Back then you crossed under Jefferson to meet the bridge.

But this early fall day I’m driving the Ford Taurus across but not before stopping at Gabriel Richard park. I’m on a mission to capture some amazing fall colors. Nature’s not quite ready to cooperate though. The colors are just starting to peak in this region. The geese are gathering and this lady squirrel was out gathering food.

I normally don’t take the time to bask in the park’s attractions when riding the bicycle (afraid to disrupt my momentum) but on this and earlier occasions I’ve discovered so much of what Belle isle has to offer. I’ve posted images from the conservatory and the surrounding landscape from earlier visits.

The bridge image above was taken F/7.1, 1/200 sec, ISO 200. Lady squirrel at F/8.0, 1/160 sec, and ISO 400. More images coming soon.