A DRAMATIC SHOW IN THE PARK SUN A common prairie plant

A common prairie plant

I reached the trailhead soon after leaving the house with camera gear in hand and it wasn't long before I started seeing the wildflowers that were in pristine condition

approaching this oak tree at Wildflower Park

A dusting of snow fell overnight as the soft light from the morning sun illuminates this frozen landscape with trees of oak

A DRAMATIC SHOW IN THE PARK SUN A common prairie plantAfter 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 dramatic clouds being illuminated and began photographing. This image looks as if Zeus' left arm