ENJOYING THE MAJESTIC VIEWS OF WINTER Size:8X12 GALLERY WRAP sow thistle and behind the

sow thistle and behind the cup plants in the distance

This January winter morning sunrise brought some incredible lighting of cool and soft looking colors around these elderberry bushes along the South Fork Kishwaukee River in Northern Illinois

Eakin Creek West widens up some at this point of its flow as it picks up the reflections from the box elder trees along its banks and the colorful sunset above as it moves along through this prairie landscape at Wildflower Park

A male northern cardinal perches on a branch of a peachleaf willow tree on this summer evening at Wildflower Park

the colors of the sky begin to shift from the cool tones of pinks

ENJOYING THE MAJESTIC VIEWS OF WINTER Size:8X12 GALLERY WRAP sow thistle and behind theThis is from the snow storm we had last week, about 6 in. It has melted now since this image was taken. One thing I like about being outside in winter is the solitude that comes with it. There isn't anyone else around on the trails in which I can enjoy the fresh air and the beauty of the area, to leave me with my thoughts as I gaze out in awe of the majestic views that God has given us. Hope everyone has a great day and that you find some beauty in