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I thought I would photograph the sunset from Eakin Creek West

I knew where in the preserve I wanted to go to photograph the wildflowers because

A majestic and spectacular sunset appears after a storm at Wildflower Lake in Northern Illinois

As the sunrise touches the horizon

THE GRAND STAIRCASE Size:40x60 GALLERY WRAP (602-13-15)A beautiful closeup view of a frozen french canyon falls. With the extreme cold temperatures of January and February, waterfalls form as the afternoon sun begins to melt the snowfall from the previous day only to have that snow and water freeze overnight as the temperatures drop to 9F to 0F creating impressive and colorful waterfalls at Starved Rock State Park. (687 3642)