A MOMENT WITH A RED-TAILED HAWK STARVED ROCK STATE PARK I set out on this

I set out on this February morning to enjoy and photograph the fresh blanket of snow that covers this area around wildflower lake in Northern Illinois

The temperature was in the mid 20's with a mild wind of 5-8 mph

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

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I focused my attention on the low lying mist that was covering this prairie landscape scene

A MOMENT WITH A RED-TAILED HAWK STARVED ROCK STATE PARK I set out on thisA windy and rainy day didn't keep me from going out. I had walked up to this wild red tailed hawk within arms length away after crossing a pedestrian bridge. I was completely oblivious to it because I was looking to my left while crossing the bridge over the river. When she burst off the perch is when I had seen her out of the corner of my eyes. Being so close to her I felt the power and strength of her wings. I was a little surprised and startled by