A BEAUTIFUL WINTER SCENE IN THE PARK GRAY This June sunrise did not

This June sunrise did not disappoint

I like how the soft lighting brings out the textures of the patterns in the snow beneath the elderberry bushes

I thought they looked in great condition and compositionally eye appealing

The creek is a typical mid west creek

A beautiful morning hiking through Starved Rock State Park as the autumn colors of maple

A BEAUTIFUL WINTER SCENE IN THE PARK GRAY This June sunrise did notA recent snowfall covers this prairie landscape with box elder trees catching the snow on their branches that line the banks of Eakin Creek West at Wildflower Park. This is from the snow storm we had last week, about 6 in. It has melted now since this image was taken. One thing I like about being outside in winter is the solitude that comes with it. There isn't anyone else around on the trails in which I can enjoy the fresh air and the beauty of the