STARTING THE MORNING OFF WITH A COLORFUL SCENE OF FLOWERS OUTDOORS This summer sunrise was spectacular

This summer sunrise was spectacular and majestic with a mist coming off Wildflower Lake and the magnificent colors changing from one minute to the next

A female snapping turtle rests for a moment while searching for suitable ground to lay her eggs that will perpetuate her species at Wildflower Park in Northern Illinois

I didn't have to look for very long

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The forecast this July summer morning was to be sunny with some cloud cover

STARTING THE MORNING OFF WITH A COLORFUL SCENE OF FLOWERS OUTDOORS This summer sunrise was spectacularA beautiful and colorful morning with smooth hedge nettle starts this August day at Wildflower Park in Northern Illinois. (431 15)