SPIRITS IN THE FOREST Size:8x12 FINE ART PAPER Textures of ice and the

Textures of ice and the creeks ripples are highlighted by the early morning sun as the edges of Eakin Creek West begin to freeze on this cold January morning at Wildflower Park

A beautiful and colorful sunrise brings a sense of peace and joy to Wildflower Prairie with swamp milkweed and ironweed being in full bloom in the foreground on this summer evening

I came upon this mulberry tree with the sunlight coming through the openings that gave a good opportunity to photograph the multiple sunbursts at Wildflower Park

A colorful summer sunrise shines bright with cup plants standing in its full glory at Wildflower Park

SPIRITS IN THE FOREST Size:8x12 FINE ART PAPER Textures of ice and theA beautiful morning hiking through Starved Rock State Park. I decided to go off trail to capture the sunlight as it penetrated through to the forest floor and illuminate the autumn colors of maple, oak and hophornbeam trees of this deciduous forest in Northern Illinois. I had to wait about a half hour for the sunlight to shine through this spectacular and majestic scene. It was worth the hike and patience to capture this majestic landscape. (683 3273)