A PEACEFUL SCENE AT MILLS LAKE SUNFLOWER The forecast this July morning

The forecast this July morning was to be mostly clear with a few clouds

I set out on this February morning to enjoy and photograph the fresh blanket of snow that covers this area around wildflower lake in Northern Illinois

After photographing the creek for about an hour

I wanted to get a few close up images of wildflowers so

A PEACEFUL SCENE AT MILLS LAKE SUNFLOWER The forecast this July morningAfter a three mile hike, the landscape opens up as majestic views unfold coming out of the forest. A calm clear Mills Lake and Chiefs Head Peak stand before in all their glory with the early morning sunlight beginning to touch 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