COMING UP TO THE FALLS Size:20x30 FINE ART PAPER Quietness overcomes this scene with

Quietness overcomes this scene with a blue heron standing still along the banks of Wildflower Lake in Northern Illinois

A couple of beautiful young saguaro cacti are surrounded by other cactus like the prickly pear and palo verde tree at Saguaro National Park

A red-tailed hawk soars overhead as it increases its altitude by catching heat thermals while looking for prey below at Wildflower Park

I was fascinated watching a few common loons swim and then dive to try and catch fish to reenergize throughout the morning

COMING UP TO THE FALLS Size:20x30 FINE ART PAPER Quietness overcomes this scene withCrossing one of the bridges with a view of LaSalle Canyon Falls at Starved Rock State Park. (668 3662)