A VIEW OF PEACEFULNESS SAND A colorful sunset comes into

A colorful sunset comes into view as I make my way around Wildflower Lake with the colors reflected onto the surface and a breeze that moved across the lake leaving soft ripples in its wake

it can be beautiful or inspiring

The previous days I scouted out a few areas to photograph the wildflowers and the Burnidge Forest Preserve had plenty to photograph so

illuminating the evening sky for a few minutes longer at Wildflower Park

A magnificent sunrise bursting with colors illuminates the dramatic clouds over Wildflower Prairie with a few common milkweed plants in the foreground

A VIEW OF PEACEFULNESS SAND A colorful sunset comes intoAfter receiving 2 3 inches of snow overnight, I set out to photograph this recent snowfall along Eakin Creek West on this 2nd day of the New Year. The temperature was in the mid 20's with little to no wind and overcast conditions. Just before reaching the creek, I stop at this bridge overlooking the South Fork Kishwaukee River with a peachleaf willow tree standing behind and winter elderberry bushes in the foreground to take it all in and admire the