A MAJESTIC VIEW OF A WETLAND PRAIRIE PHOTOGRAPH After photographing the cottonwood trees

After photographing the cottonwood trees being back lit by the sunlight

set up my tripod

these types of shots are a little tricky because your camera is limited with its dynamic range from highlights to shadows

A beautiful morning hiking through Starved Rock State Park

I had been photographing the common loons for a few days and on this particular morning I was hoping one or two of the loons would come closer to the banks of the lake then they had the previous days

A MAJESTIC VIEW OF A WETLAND PRAIRIE PHOTOGRAPH After photographing the cottonwood treesLooking across the landscape of cattails and box elder trees that line Eakin Creek West. This 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