SPIDERWORT BRINGS BEAUTY AND COLOR TO THE LANDSCAPE WASHINGTON I came upon these burr

I came upon these burr oak trees highlighted by the snowfall on the branches that always make for a beautiful scene

This individual stayed for a few moments while I photographed him and then took to the wing in the morning light

I was looking for some good composition which included the movement of the water over rocks and the reflections of the box elder trees that line the banks of Eakin Creek West

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He then took off within the surrounding bushes for cover

SPIDERWORT BRINGS BEAUTY AND COLOR TO THE LANDSCAPE WASHINGTON I came upon these burrSpiderwort and its small delicate flowers can be seen as you walk through Wildflower Park in Northern Illinois. (445 211)