OPENING UP TO THE PRAIRIE MOON An early morning snowfall of

An early morning snowfall of 3-5 inches blankets this scene in Northern Illinois as I hike to the lake taking in the majestic views of this small park

Nearing the end of the path

With the colors of the sunrise appearing just before the sun touched the horizon

with the lake absorbing those vibrant colors from above along with a breeze that gently moves across the surface of the lake leaving ripples of beauty in its wake at Wildflower Park

I came upon this mulberry tree with the sunlight coming through the openings that gave a good opportunity to photograph the multiple sunbursts at Wildflower Park

OPENING UP TO THE PRAIRIE MOON An early morning snowfall ofThe late afternoon suns rays start to break through the storm clouds that left 3 5 inches of snow on this northern prairie scene at Wildflower Park. (613 89)