REFLECTIONS OF A SUNRISE SOW THISTLE (SONCHUS ARVENSIS) I left that area and

I left that area and was looking for another subject to photograph against the soft fading light

composed the shot and began shooting this outstanding sunset at Wildflower Park in Northern Illinois

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

As I moved along the trail

I continued on along the path noticing the sun beginning to peak through the fog above with more oak trees to the left

REFLECTIONS OF A SUNRISE SOW THISTLE (SONCHUS ARVENSIS) I left that area andA majestic sunrise presents itself with fascinating colors along with reflections of the moment at Wildflower Lake. (602 19)