A MAJESTIC PRAIRIE SUNSET SUNDANCE MOUNTAIN As I watch this sandhill

As I watch this sandhill crane pass across the landscape in search of a meal

I stop at this bridge overlooking the South Fork Kishwaukee River with a peachleaf willow tree standing behind and winter elderberry bushes in the foreground to take it all in and admire the view while snapping off a few shots

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An eye catching yellow iris adorns the wetland areas along the Fox River

A MAJESTIC PRAIRIE SUNSET SUNDANCE MOUNTAIN As I watch this sandhillLast nights sunset 2 15 2020. The forecast was for overcast skies until 2pm, then partial sunny skies. Decided to listen to the forecast and head out to catch the sunset. Its been overcast just about every day since the first of the year so wanted to photograph a nice sunset for a change instead of the gloomy weather that we have had. I thought I would photograph Eakin Creek West with the box elders instead of heading to the lake. The temperature was