ICE CRYSTALS FROM THE WILLOW TREES Size:10x15 FINE ART PAPER I was up by 4:00

I was up by 4:00 am to catch the sunrise at Wildflower Lake and at the trailhead by 4:30 am

false sunflowers

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

One place I like to photograph is along the South Fork Kishwaukee River

Wildflower Park

ICE CRYSTALS FROM THE WILLOW TREES Size:10x15 FINE ART PAPER I was up by 4:00After a freezing rain storm passes through the night before, ice engulfs the landscape including these peachleaf willow trees at Wildflower Park. (536 57)