A COLORFUL SHOWING FROM THE PRAIRIE BROADLEAF ARNICA (ARNICA LATIFOLIA) I grabbed my camera gear

I grabbed my camera gear and set out to photograph the recent snowfall in its purest form

I crossed over the South Fork Kishwaukee River and noticed the sunlight lighting up the clouds and the prairie landscape with a remarkable and beautiful light

I was in awe at what I was seeing as a calm and peaceful scene is being reflected onto the surface of the lake

I moved in closer and came within about fifteen feet of the monarch and with it moving about the flowers

Crossing one of the bridges with a view of LaSalle Canyon Falls at Starved Rock State Park

A COLORFUL SHOWING FROM THE PRAIRIE BROADLEAF ARNICA (ARNICA LATIFOLIA) I grabbed my camera gearNumerous and colorful smooth hedge nettle can be seen along the trail during the summer months at Wildflower Park in Northern Illinois. (430 135)