A LATE AFTERNOON HIKE ON THE PRAIRIE Size:8x12 GALLERY WRAP Then up in the air

Then up in the air he went coming down pouncing on its prey

Cup plants (silphium perfoliatum) grow abundantly around the South Fork Kishwaukee River and throughout much of Wildflower Park reaching heights of over 6 feet

it is a beautiful area of the park to photograph with the elements involved

The calmness around Wildflower Lake brought a mood of peace and quiet during this autumn morning sunrise

A LATE AFTERNOON HIKE ON THE PRAIRIE Size:8x12 GALLERY WRAP Then up in the airWhile looking for subjects to photograph on the prairie, I came across these soft cattails that were starting to break apart exposing the seed fluff which was being backlit by the late afternoon winter sun. (634 980)