BEFORE THE BLOOM Size:10X15 GALLERY WRAP which makes for some good

which makes for some good photography

I focused on the individual wildflowers that were close to the trail

Wildflower Lake

A snowfall of 3-5 inches brings a beautiful winter landscape scene along a frozen South Fork Kishwaukee River on this cold February day at Wildflower Park

I knew exactly where in the park to head to photograph the wildflowers

BEFORE THE BLOOM Size:10X15 GALLERY WRAP which makes for some goodThe nodding thistle also called musk thistle is native to Europe and Asia and is considered to be a noxious weed in the USA. Even though it is considered to be invasive, they do have beautiful flowers to be admired. (575 128)