Friday, April 18, 2025

Spring In Michigan

A bluebird in the Arboretum (Len’s photo)

A Ride through the Countryside

Near Manchester, Michigan


One day this week, when the sun was shining a bit, we decided to take a ride west of Ann Arbor, along a number of roads that we often travel. This is farming country, with many barns and silos, and fields that are just beginning to be planted. Grass and field crops are newly green. All these photos were taken through the car windows as we were driving: in some images (like the one above) you cans see reflections from inside the car.











Spring in Our Own Garden




… and a cup of coffee



Photos © 2025 mae sander.

15 comments:

Granny Sue said...

How pretty! I have not been to that part of Michigan. It looks charming.

eileeninmd said...

Pretty scenes from your car ride! I like seeing the barns and farms. The blossoms are lovely. Have a great weekend.

Joy said...

That's some wonderful rural architecture.

Debra Eliotseats said...

Spring has definitely sprung here. I love your photos. Barns, small towns, and old houses!!!

Deb Nance at Readerbuzz said...

It's wonderful to see the arrival of spring. Thank you for taking us along on your car ride into the country and on a visit to your own garden. It's such a relief to see spring come again after the bleak winter. Maybe we will experience such a rebirth in the good that can be in politics in our own nation.

Jinjer-The Intrepid Angeleno said...

I love those two big houses soooooooo muchhhhhhhhh!!!!!

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

Spring is a lot prettier where you were than where I live.

Marg said...

Spring is sprung! I always think of those red barns as being quintessentially American!

My name is Erika. said...

Wonderful spring photos Mae.

Becki said...

I love the bluebird picture, and always the flowers. My onion flowers are starting to green up, and I saw a couple fresh leaves on my roses...

Vicki said...

I love this post! My favorite things to take photos of are bodies of water, nature, old barns, old houses, cemeteries & old head stones. I don't take photos of infant/children's headstones, they are too sad. My kids are used to me pulling over or turning around or telling them to.

Anne@HeadFullofBooks said...

Love all the photos. The countryside contrasted by the blue sky...WOW. I hope you have a lovely Easter.

thecuecard said...

Love the shots of the farm houses & barns! You all are greening faster than we are here.

Melissa said...

Gorgeous blue skies! Happy Spring!

Linda's Relaxing Lair said...

Beautiful series of photos.