COLORS OF THE MOMENT Size:30x45 Canvas (Framed) I didn't have far to

I didn't have far to hike to reach the west end of the park where there was an abundance of wildflowers along with a mist in front of the box elder trees that line the banks of Eakin Creek West

even a bit spooky

A beautiful summer morning as these cattails are being perfectly illuminated giving them a pleasing look at Wildflower Park

An early morning dusting of snow in Northern Illinois brings a beautiful winter scene to this prairie landscape along the South Fork Kishwaukee River with box elder trees standing precariously alongside the banks and some charismatic peachleaf willow trees off to the right at Wildflower Park

I was up by 4:00 am to catch the sunrise at Wildflower Lake and at the trailhead by 4:30 am

COLORS OF THE MOMENT Size:30x45 Canvas (Framed) I didn't have far toFinding a moment of solitude on this summer day of September and reflecting on what is in front of me. Thinking to myself how beautiful this sunrise is. Could it be any more magnificent? What could make it better? Well, nothing could make it better, because this is what was meant to be. Just like each one of us, we are all beautiful in our own way. (602 13)