ICE SCULPTURES Size:30x45 METAL PRINT The sun was now breaking

The sun was now breaking the horizon illuminating the mist with a orange hue

An awe inspiring scene of beauty during this late July sunrise that is reflected onto the South Fork Kishwaukee River at Wildflower park in Northern Illinois

I come upon the dock with a great blue heron resting on the rails

This was the first sighting of a common goldeneye duck for me

ICE SCULPTURES Size:30x45 METAL PRINT The sun was now breakingA beautiful view of a frozen 100 ft wildcat canyon falls. With the extreme cold temperatures of January and February, waterfalls form as the afternoon sun begins to melt the snowfall from the previous day only to have that snow and water freeze overnight as the temperatures drop to 9F to 0F creating impressive and colorful waterfalls at Starved Rock State Park. (687 3577)