A MOMENT TO TAKE IN THE BEAUTY OF A WINTER SCENE IRONWEED (VERNONIA) I continued on along the

I continued on along the trail at Wildflower Park where the early morning sun was still low to the horizon

An image of canada geese in a tight formation with the hint of sunlight illuminating their wings

a majestic view of a sunset appears as the sun illuminates this magical scene with its incredibly soft lighting at a frozen Wildflower Lake in Northern Illinois

The morning of February 1 I just happened to get lucky with that moment of perfect lighting at Wildflower Lake

A MOMENT TO TAKE IN THE BEAUTY OF A WINTER SCENE IRONWEED (VERNONIA) I continued on along theA recent snowfall covers this beautiful winter riparian landscape scene with box elder trees catching the snow on their branches that line the banks of Eakin Creek West at Wildflower Park. One thing I like about being outside in winter is the solitude that comes with it. There isn't anyone else around on the trails in which I can enjoy the fresh air and the beauty of the area, to leave me with my thoughts as I gaze out in awe of the majestic views