A FRIGID JANUARY SUNRISE IN THE PARK RING-NECKED PHEASANT foraging in trees and shrubs

foraging in trees and shrubs for insects

This muskrat is feeding on the branches of a box elder tree that was felled by a beaver

I moved along through the park crossing the bridge over Eakin Creek West with a little bit of mist still hovering over the landscape that had yet to burn off from the warming of the morning sun

Keeping in mind to photograph silhouettes and close ups in black and white which adds a little more mystery and mood to the images

A FRIGID JANUARY SUNRISE IN THE PARK RING-NECKED PHEASANT foraging in trees and shrubsA beautiful winter sunrise brings fascinating colors from the cool temperatures that were an incredible 28F on this frigid January morning. The overnight snowfall creates this patterned landscape with peachleaf willow trees and a couple cottonwood trees at Wildflower Park. (529 25)