A MORNING BEAUTY IN THE PARK Size:24X36 GALLERY WRAP One of the two hawthorn

One of the two hawthorn trees stands picturesque in a winter wonderland scene against Wildflower Lake on this beautiful late afternoon day at Wildflower Park

A beautiful summer sunrise filled with colorful clouds and wildflowers at Wildflower Park in Northern Illinois

which was to be misty and cool

There isn't anyone else around on the trails in which I can enjoy the fresh air and the beauty of the area

if you stay with it

A MORNING BEAUTY IN THE PARK Size:24X36 GALLERY WRAP One of the two hawthornThe night before I had checked the weather and the forecast was to be mostly overcast with partial sun breaks during the early morning hours at sunrise. So, off I went leaving the house by 4: 30 a. m.. I had photographed many sunrises this year and wanted to focus my attention on the wildflowers of Wildflower Park. I knew exactly where in the park to head to photograph the wildflowers, which is the opposite area of Wildflower Lake. I started my hike