RISING ABOVE THE PRAIRIE BLUE I reached the trailhead soon

I reached the trailhead soon after leaving the house with camera gear in hand and it wasn't long before I started seeing the wildflowers that were in pristine condition and in the distance

false sunflowers

With this type of atmosphere

Frigid temperatures at 0F and an overnight snowfall of 3 inches take hold of this winter wonderland landscape along a completely frozen South Fork Kishwaukee River with a view of a peachleaf willow tree and some elderberry bushes on this February morning at Wildflower Park

I focused my attention on the low lying mist that was covering this prairie landscape scene

RISING ABOVE THE PRAIRIE BLUE I reached the trailhead soonA hot air balloon rises above the prairie on this beautiful summer morning in Northern Illinois. (454 55)