WATCHING THE BUTTERFLIES OF THE PARK CLOSE UP The South Fork Kishwaukee River

The South Fork Kishwaukee River gradually makes its way through the prairie landscape with the reflections of a couple oak trees along with peachleaf willow trees

I looked for some flowers that were in perfect condition to photograph

An awe inspiring autumn sunset appears after a storm during October in Northern Illinois

While looking for subjects to photograph on the prairie

A great blue heron methodically moves through a flooded south fork kishwaukee river looking for a meal in Northern Illinois

WATCHING THE BUTTERFLIES OF THE PARK CLOSE UP The South Fork Kishwaukee RiverA viceroy butterfly has a brief moment basking in the sunlight on a swamp milkweed plant before taking off and defending its domain against the larger monarch butterflies in this prairie scene at Wildflower Park in Northern Illinois. (666 2101 1)