A VIEW OF PEACEFULNESS SAND A magnificent sunrise bursting with

A magnificent sunrise bursting with colors illuminates the dramatic clouds over Wildflower Prairie with a few common milkweed plants in the foreground

A colorful sunset comes into view as I make my way around Wildflower Lake with the colors reflected onto the surface and a breeze that moved across the lake leaving soft ripples in its wake

these types of shots are a little tricky because your camera is limited with its dynamic range from highlights to shadows

I cant help to notice the beauty and peacefulness that it has

A VIEW OF PEACEFULNESS SAND A magnificent sunrise bursting withAfter receiving 2 3 inches of snow overnight, I set out to photograph this recent snowfall along Eakin Creek West on this 2nd day of the New Year. The temperature was in the mid 20's with little to no wind and overcast conditions. Just before reaching the creek, I stop at this bridge overlooking the South Fork Kishwaukee River with a peachleaf willow tree standing behind and winter elderberry bushes in the foreground to take it all in and admire the