A BEAUTIFUL WINTER SCENE IN THE PARK GRAY I left the house wanting

I left the house wanting to photograph the beautiful wildflowers of the Park with a colorful sunrise

I had to wait about a half hour for the sunlight to shine through this spectacular and majestic scene

This June sunrise did not disappoint

I reached the trailhead soon after leaving the house with camera gear in hand and it wasn't long before I started seeing the wildflowers that were in pristine condition and in the distance

A beautiful morning hiking through Starved Rock State Park as the autumn colors of maple

A BEAUTIFUL WINTER SCENE IN THE PARK GRAY I left the house wantingA recent snowfall covers this prairie landscape with box elder trees catching the snow on their branches that line the banks of Eakin Creek West at Wildflower Park. This is from the snow storm we had last week, about 6 in. It has melted now since this image was taken. 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