A WINTERS TALE FROM THE PARK Size:16x24 FINE ART PAPER The overnight snowfall creates this

The overnight snowfall creates this patterned lake as the morning suns first light illuminates Wildflower Lake

the morning sun produced a soft light that illuminated this prairie landscape scene with a cattail emerging from the wetland at Wildflower Park

A red-tailed hawk soars overhead as it increases its altitude by catching heat thermals while looking for prey below at Wildflower Park

A beautiful morning hiking through Starved Rock State Park

I continued past the cottonwood trees

A WINTERS TALE FROM THE PARK Size:16x24 FINE ART PAPER The overnight snowfall creates thisThis 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 that God has given us. Hope everyone has a great day and that you find some beauty in