FREEZING OF THE LAKE CUP PLANT (SILPHIUM PERFOLIATUM) With these false sunflowers

With these false sunflowers

I looked back and noticed the sunburst through the tree with the rays of sunshine extending out onto the prairie landscape

I quickly panned a little to my left and quickly pressed the shutter release as the loon swam right in front of me before diving beneath the surface of Wildflower Lake

A single floret has bloomed from the swamp milkweed plant as the rest of the florets are just about to blossom on this summer morning at Wildflower park

After photographing a patch of wildflowers

FREEZING OF THE LAKE CUP PLANT (SILPHIUM PERFOLIATUM) With these false sunflowersPatterns and textures on the lake. With the surface of Wildflower Lake beginning to freeze over and the sunlight glistening on the surface, patterns and textures are formed with pockets of water remaining for a few moments longer before eventually succumbing to the frigid evening temperatures. (626 564)