REFLECTIONS OF THE SUNSET FROM THE CREEK STATE PARK The sun was now breaking

The sun was now breaking the horizon illuminating the mist with a orange hue

Even though it is considered to be invasive

A male red-winged blackbird sings out to the females in hopes to attract a mate on this cool early spring morning at Wildflower Park

The early morning soft light illuminates this scene along the South Fork Kishwaukee river in Northern Illinois

Many of the seeds and fluff are finally exposed and will eventually be carried off during the next windy day at Wildflower Park

REFLECTIONS OF THE SUNSET FROM THE CREEK STATE PARK The sun was now breakingA beautiful sunset appears on this December evening as the sky comes alive with color as Eakin Creek West catches those same colors of the sky above with a box elder tree hugging the bank at Wildflower Park in Northern Illinois. (615 25)