PEACEFUL REFLECTIONS SANDHILL CRANE (ANTIGONE CANADENSIS) In this image

In this image

I headed to the lake where I looked for a good place to set up the tripod and wait for the colors of the sunrise to fill the sky

The forecast this July morning was to be mostly clear with a few clouds

patterns and textures are formed with pockets of water remaining for a few moments longer before eventually succumbing to the frigid evening temperatures

As I came upon the wildflowers

PEACEFUL REFLECTIONS SANDHILL CRANE (ANTIGONE CANADENSIS) In this imageA calm and peaceful scene to watch as a lite mist hovers over Wildflower Lake with reflections from the maple, paper birch, hawthorn and other trees that add another element of beauty. (600 17)