MOVING ELEGANTLY ACROSS THE PRAIRIE FISH On the 27th of November

On the 27th of November

I had photographed many sunrises this year and wanted to focus my attention on the wildflowers of Wildflower Park

A beautifully marked red admiral butterfly stands atop a black-eyed susan flower not far off the trail at Wildflower Park in Northern Illinois

composed the shot and started photographing this foggy scene of oak trees at Wildflower Park

Longs Peak stands high above Bear Lake during this summer morning in Rocky Mountain National Park

MOVING ELEGANTLY ACROSS THE PRAIRIE FISH On the 27th of NovemberAs I watch this sandhill crane pass across the landscape in search of a meal, I can't help but notice how elegantly they move from one step to the next, a slow methodical rhythm that brings beauty to the prairie landscape. It's no wonder why cranes are revered world wide for their elegance. (426 596)