TAKING IN THE VIEWS OF THE PARK HAWTHORN TREE (CRATAEGUS ) I looked back and noticed

I looked back and noticed the sunburst through the tree with the rays of sunshine extending out onto the prairie landscape

I knew where in the preserve I wanted to go to photograph the wildflowers because

Fortunately

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

composed the shot and started photographing this foggy scene of oak trees at Wildflower Park

TAKING IN THE VIEWS OF THE PARK HAWTHORN TREE (CRATAEGUS ) I looked back and noticedA winter afternoon snowfall comes through this wetland prairie scene with a mourning dove resting on a cup plant stalk as I make my way through this beautiful area of the park. Wildflower Park. (539 30)