A MAJESTIC VIEW OF A WETLAND PRAIRIE PHOTOGRAPH Common milkweed seeds begin to

Common milkweed seeds begin to burst from the seed pod as they wave in the mild breeze soon to be released on this cool early afternoon day at Wildflower Park

A beautiful morning hiking through Starved Rock State Park

As the light and colors fade on this late cool winter evening

A male red-winged blackbird takes a moment of rest atop of a cattail before continuing its display of showing its colors and calling to attract a female in this wetland landscape setting at Wildflower Park

Virginia Spiderwort thrive during the spring months at Wildflower Park

A MAJESTIC VIEW OF A WETLAND PRAIRIE PHOTOGRAPH Common milkweed seeds begin toLooking across the landscape of cattails and box elder trees that line Eakin Creek West. This is from the snow storm we had last week, about 6 in. It has melted now since this image was taken. One thing I like about being outside in winter is the solitude that comes with it. There isn't anyone else around on the trails in which I can enjoy the fresh air and the beauty of the area, to leave me with my thoughts as I gaze out in awe of the majestic views