LIGHTING UP THE PRAIRIE LANDSCAPE Size:8x12 FINE ART PAPER I broke and swerved to

I broke and swerved to the right trying to avoid the animal in which I then looked to see where and what it was as I missed it

A box elder tree comes into view during a misty summer morning that brings mystery and suspense along with a colorful sunrise while walking the trails at Wildflower Park in Northern Illinois

Enjoying a late winter hike along this creek after a dusting of snow during the month of march had been quiet and peaceful

I didn't have far to hike to reach the west end of the park where there was an abundance of wildflowers

black-eyed susan and blue vervain wildflowers are in full bloom during the summer months at Wildflower Park in Northern Illinois

LIGHTING UP THE PRAIRIE LANDSCAPE Size:8x12 FINE ART PAPER I broke and swerved toAfter photographing the colorful sunrise at the lake with dramatic clouds, it looked like it was now going to downpour and I headed back to the trailhead. I crossed over the South Fork Kishwaukee River and noticed the sunlight lighting up the clouds and the prairie landscape with a remarkable and beautiful light. I set up the tripod, camera, composed the prairie landscape with the clouds being illuminated and began photographing. (499 178)