BEFORE THE BLOOM Size:10X15 GALLERY WRAP A snowfall of 3-5 inches

A snowfall of 3-5 inches brings a beautiful winter landscape scene along a frozen South Fork Kishwaukee River on this cold February day at Wildflower Park

When I thought I had seen the best sunrise I had ever seen and was going to see

I focused on the individual wildflowers that were close to the trail

I knew exactly where in the park to head to photograph the wildflowers

BEFORE THE BLOOM Size:10X15 GALLERY WRAP A snowfall of 3-5 inchesThe nodding thistle also called musk thistle is native to Europe and Asia and is considered to be a noxious weed in the USA. Even though it is considered to be invasive, they do have beautiful flowers to be admired. (575 128)