COLORS AND PATTERNS FROM THE PARK CLOUDS Upwards of 1500 canada geese

Upwards of 1500 canada geese can be seen on their migration north at Wildflower Lake and along the South Fork Kishwaukee River as this individual flies overhead continuing on to its breeding grounds

I like how the soft lighting brings out the textures of the patterns in the snow beneath the elderberry bushes

I knew where in the park I wanted to photograph the sunrise and wildflowers

Cup plants (silphium perfoliatum) grow abundantly throughout much of Wildflower Park reaching heights of over 6 feet

A winter scene of Icicles dangle beneath frozen crab apples after a freezing rain storm passes through the night before in Northern Illinois at Wildflower Park

COLORS AND PATTERNS FROM THE PARK CLOUDS Upwards of 1500 canada geeseA beautiful moment as patterns from the trail and colors from the flowers and grasses become visible as I pass over Eakin Creek West at Wildflower Park. (489 144)