REFLECTIONS OF THE BOX ELDER RING-BILLED GULLS (LARUS DELAWARENSIS) composed the shot and began

composed the shot and began shooting this outstanding sunset at Wildflower Park in Northern Illinois

cottonwood trees and peachleaf willow trees in this scene in Northern Illinois

A dusting of snow fell overnight as the soft light from the morning sun illuminates this frozen landscape with trees of oak

A majestic sunset presents itself over Wildflower Park with bearded beggartick flowers

I don't believe he ever noticed me there watching and photographing

REFLECTIONS OF THE BOX ELDER RING-BILLED GULLS (LARUS DELAWARENSIS) composed the shot and beganAs I trek along the South Fork Kishwaukee River, I come across this beautiful scene with a box elder tree and its reflection onto the river with the recent snowfall blanketing the area. (614 03)