ILLUMINATING THE PRAIRIE LANDSCAPE Size:10X15 GALLERY WRAP I set the tripod and

I set the tripod and camera up

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The colorful Blue Flag Iris adds some beauty to the landscape and are numerous near marshy areas along the Fox River Trail

Swamp milkweed flowers are in full bloom during the summer months at Wildflower Park

A small arizona barrel cactus has its yellow fruit visible at Saguaro National Park

ILLUMINATING THE PRAIRIE LANDSCAPE Size:10X15 GALLERY WRAP I set the tripod andAfter photographing the colorful sunrise at the lake with dramatic clouds, it looked like it was now going to downpour and I headed back to the trailhead. 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 set up the tripod, camera, composed the prairie landscape with the clouds being illuminated and began photographing. (499 167)