A VIEW OF PEACEFULNESS SAND The previous days I scouted

The previous days I scouted out a few areas to photograph the wildflowers and the Burnidge Forest Preserve had plenty to photograph so

Cattails are a common wetland plant here at Wildflower Park in Northern Illinois

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

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

It wasn't long before I reached the area of wildflowers I wanted to photograph

A VIEW OF PEACEFULNESS SAND The previous days I scoutedAfter 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