GEOLOGIC FORMATIONS CRAB APPLE TREE A gorgeous sunset appears on

A gorgeous sunset appears on the horizon as the wind brushes ripples on the surface of Wildflower Lake in Northern Illinois

I enjoy listening to the red-bellied woodpeckers

Many species of wildflowers were in prime conditions to photograph including these false sunflowers that were near the blazing star flowers I had just photographed

I decide to photograph silhouettes of trees

The colors of the sunset begin to fade as the evening draws to a close while looking out over this northern prairie

GEOLOGIC FORMATIONS CRAB APPLE TREE A gorgeous sunset appears onThe awe inspiring geological formation of the badlands is an incredible site to see. Made up of buttes, pinnacles, spires and a wide expanse of mixed grasses. Many species inhabit this area including buffalo, pronghorn, mule deer, white tailed deer, prairie dog, hawks, eagles and many others. (594 560)