A MAJESTIC VIEW OF A WETLAND PRAIRIE PHOTOGRAPH I had been photographing the

I had been photographing the common loons for a few days and on this particular morning I was hoping one or two of the loons would come closer to the banks of the lake then they had the previous days

After photographing the cottonwood trees being back lit by the sunlight

As the light and colors fade on this late cool winter evening

It turned out to be a beautiful sunrise in the park

A MAJESTIC VIEW OF A WETLAND PRAIRIE PHOTOGRAPH I had been photographing theLooking across the landscape of cattails and box elder trees that line Eakin Creek West. This is from the snow storm we had last week, about 6 in. It has melted now since this image was taken. 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