STARTING THE MORNING OFF WITH A COLORFUL SCENE OF FLOWERS OUTDOORS I decided to move back

I decided to move back a ways and set up my camera along the river where there was a small path that he was using

being careful not to disturb him and cause it to flutter away

An august sunrise reveals itself through the mist and box elder trees that line the banks of the south fork kishwaukee river at Wildflower Park in Northern Illinois

I glanced skyward to check the clouds which happen to be altostratus clouds

A female snapping turtle rests for a moment while searching for suitable ground to lay her eggs that will perpetuate her species at Wildflower Park in Northern Illinois

STARTING THE MORNING OFF WITH A COLORFUL SCENE OF FLOWERS OUTDOORS I decided to move backA beautiful and colorful morning with smooth hedge nettle starts this August day at Wildflower Park in Northern Illinois. (431 15)