THE PARKS MOOD DURING A SUMMER MORNING WINTER I knew where in the

I knew where in the park that had an abundance of wildflowers

A beautiful moment as patterns from the trail and colors from the flowers and grasses become visible as I pass over Eakin Creek West at Wildflower Park

The forecast this July morning was to be mostly clear with cool temperatures and a mist hovering over the low lying areas

It was a beautiful morning to be out enjoying the fresh air and the beauty nature provides us with at the Burnidge Forest Preserve

This June sunrise did not disappoint

THE PARKS MOOD DURING A SUMMER MORNING WINTER I knew where in theA thick heavy fog surrounds the park on this wet morning as I gaze out across the trail only to be able to see about 50 yards ahead. I decide to photograph silhouettes of trees, like this hawthorn and honey locust trees along with the landscape in black and white which adds a little more mystery and mood to the images. In this image I used the trail as a leading line to bring the viewer into the landscape scene on this foggy morning that lasted a few