VIEWS OF TRANQUILITY OAK TREE I left the house around

I left the house around 4:30 am and headed to the Burnidge Forest Preserve

this animal was running side by side with my SUV going about 25 mph

After checking the morning forecast

The afternoon gave way to the early evening light that brought some soft lighting and remarkable colors to this incredible scene on this October day

VIEWS OF TRANQUILITY OAK TREE I left the house aroundA majestic view of a calm and clear Mills Lake, as the early morning sunlight begins touching the roof tops of the peaks on this August morning. I like how clear the lakes are on calm days up at this elevation as the reflections are cast onto Mills Lake which adds even more beauty to a beautiful and majestic scene. (677 2909)