SNOW COVERED CATTAILS FROM A WETLAND PRAIRIE FOG and close up subjects like

and close up subjects like this paper birch tree along with Wildflower Lake behind in black and white which adds a little more mystery and mood to the images

I decided to head back home

The sun began to shine bright through the clouds as the colors of the sunrise came to fruition appearing behind the box elder trees that line Eakin Creek West

As I look back at where I had been

box elder trees that line the banks of Eakin Creek West

SNOW COVERED CATTAILS FROM A WETLAND PRAIRIE FOG and close up subjects likeSnow covered cattails are viewed from this wetland prairie landscape at Wildflower Park. 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