A MOMENT TO TAKE IN THE BEAUTY OF A WINTER SCENE IRONWEED (VERNONIA) I continued on along the

I continued on along the trail at Wildflower Park where the early morning sun was still low to the horizon

The freshly fallen snow and the frigid temperatures at 0F help create patterns of small lines across the lake leaving shadows behind before the sunlight begins to take over during this February morning at Wildflower Park

With these hoary vervain flowers

I left the house around 4:30 am and headed to the Burnidge Forest Preserve

A MOMENT TO TAKE IN THE BEAUTY OF A WINTER SCENE IRONWEED (VERNONIA) I continued on along theA recent snowfall covers this beautiful winter riparian landscape scene with box elder trees catching the snow on their branches that line the banks of Eakin Creek West at Wildflower Park. 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