THE WILDFLOWERS AND THE MOUNTAIN LANTERN I stopped by the bridge

I stopped by the bridge that crosses over the South Fork Kishwaukee River and photographed the bridge during the blue hour as I had plenty of time to reach the lake before the sun would rise

Swamp milkweed plants grow throughout much of Wildflower Park

It was a grand sunset at Wildflower Lake as the colors came through the storm clouds in Northern Illinois

An image of canada geese in a tight formation with the hint of sunlight illuminating their wings

An american robin takes a moment of rest upon a branch from feeding before continuing on its migration during the early spring

THE WILDFLOWERS AND THE MOUNTAIN LANTERN I stopped by the bridgeWildflowers including these Indian Paintbrush are found throughout much of Rocky Mountain National Park with Notchtop Mountain visible in the distance. (591 295)