And the Cherry Blossoms

There are two pretty certain signs that spring has arrived.

 One of them is when the cherry blossoms start making their appearance on Belle Isle.  I love catching these.

 The other is when they start building the race track on Belle Isle.  For the life of me, I don't understand why it takes them a month and a half to build all the stands and what not for the race.  I've read that they can do it quicker for other races.  Of course other races are in areas where they can't really tie up traffic for too long.

 I mean it's nice that they have the Grand Prix on Belle Isle but it would be nicer if they could figure out a way that they don't tie up the island for so long.  Especially since part of the course makes it difficult to see these beauties.  I just hope that the race isn't choking them off.  I think they had to replant some of them a couple of years ago.  I hope that wasn't because of the race.

 These were not at full bloom yet but I would imagine that is coming pretty soon.  Maybe in another week or so.  I just hope they are hardy enough to not get harmed by the predicted snow this weekend.

 It was kind of difficult getting shots yesterday because it was so windy.  But it was beautiful.

 The lighting was just about perfect for these.

 And I think I managed to get some nice shots.

Trying a larger grouping.  I might try to get back next week to see if they are blooming fuller.