WATCHING THE BEAUTIFUL UNFOLD IN FRONT OF ME LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY I wanted to have a

I wanted to have a shallow depth of field to have the flowers stand out but

A greenhead moves about the lake appearing to enjoy the morning sunshine at Wildflower Lake

the South Fork Kishwaukee River begins to freeze from the edges inward

I continued on along the path with the sun beginning to peak through the fog above

queen anne's lace and yellow coneflowers were noticeable and I composed them into the final image

WATCHING THE BEAUTIFUL UNFOLD IN FRONT OF ME LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY I wanted to have aA beautiful sunrise appears across Wildflower Lake which is being reflected onto the surface as a gentle breeze paints ripples across its surface. (579 06)