ABSORBING THE COLORS OF THE SKY MONARCH BUTTERFLY oak and hophornbeam trees of

oak and hophornbeam trees of this deciduous forest in Northern Illinois

I thought that this was a beautiful scene ahead of me and with the sunlight now touching the bridge that crosses over Eakin Creek West

Many species of wildflowers flourish at Wildflower Park including this blue vervain plant

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ABSORBING THE COLORS OF THE SKY MONARCH BUTTERFLY oak and hophornbeam trees ofA vibrant and colorful sunrise brightens the spring sky with Wildflower Lake absorbing the beautiful colors of the sky above; as the morning wind swiftly moves across the surface of the lake leaving ripples behind in its wake. (482 128)