A MOMENT TO TAKE IN THE BEAUTY OF A WINTER SCENE IRONWEED (VERNONIA) a majestic view of a

a majestic view of a sunset appears as the sun illuminates this magical scene with its incredibly soft lighting at a frozen Wildflower Lake in Northern Illinois

I left the house around 4:30 am and headed to the Burnidge Forest Preserve

I noticed these eastern daisy fleabane plants close to where I was photographing with the early morning soft sunlight that was falling perfectly on these flowers

The freshly fallen snow and the frigid temperatures at 0F help create patterns of small lines across the lake leaving shadows behind before the sunlight begins to take over during this February morning at Wildflower Park

A MOMENT TO TAKE IN THE BEAUTY OF A WINTER SCENE IRONWEED (VERNONIA) a majestic view of aA recent snowfall covers this beautiful winter riparian landscape scene with box elder trees catching the snow on their branches that line the banks of Eakin Creek West at Wildflower Park. 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 area, to leave me with my thoughts as I gaze out in awe of the majestic views