IN TIGHT FORMATION Size:16X24 METAL PRINT I arrived at the trailhead

I arrived at the trailhead with plenty of time before the colors of the sunrise would dominate the sky

A beautiful spring sunrise appears brightening the morning blues as a breeze sweeps across the landscape

I could smell the beautiful sweet fragrance of the common milkweed

I noticed a few tall purple flowers standing out from the other wildflowers and knew that those were the blazing stars

A family of Canada Geese swim around the lake at Exner Marsh Nature Preserve

IN TIGHT FORMATION Size:16X24 METAL PRINT I arrived at the trailheadAn image of canada geese in a tight formation with the hint of sunlight illuminating their wings, takes off from Wildflower Lake continuing their migration north on this cool winter morning at Wildflower Park. (545 40)