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box elder trees that line the banks of Eakin Creek West

After photographing the wildflowers for a couple hours

After photographing the sunrise and wildflowers along with the golden mist scenes moments earlier from the early morning

There isn't anyone else around on the trails in which I can enjoy the fresh air and the beauty of the area

CLOUDS ABOVE THE PRAIRIE Size:20x30 FINE ART PAPER box elder trees that lineAfter photographing the colorful sunrise at the lake with dramatic clouds, it looked like it was now going to downpour and I headed back to the trailhead. I crossed over the South Fork Kishwaukee River and noticed the sunlight lighting up the clouds and the prairie landscape with a remarkable and beautiful light. I set up the tripod, camera, composed the prairie landscape with the clouds being illuminated and began photographing. (499 171)