VIEWS OF A WINTER PRAIRIE SOCIAL MEDIA After checking the morning forecast

After checking the morning forecast

Keeping in mind to photograph silhouettes and close ups in black and white which adds a little more mystery and mood to the images

blue vervain

To help me balance out the exposure of this scene I used a 2 stop neutral density filter

with the shadows of box elder trees lining its banks on this cold winter morning at Wildflower Park

VIEWS OF A WINTER PRAIRIE SOCIAL MEDIA After checking the morning forecastAs I look back at where I had been, a nice view of the bridge, peachleaf willow tree and box elder trees that line the banks of Eakin Creek West. This is from the snow storm we had last week, about 6 in. It has melted now since this image was taken. One thing I like about being outside in winter is the solitude that comes with it. There isn't anyone else around on the trails in which I can enjoy the fresh air and the beauty of the area, to leave me