DAWN BREAKING FROM THE PRAIRIE OUTDOORS I set up the tripod

I set up the tripod

The overnight snowfall creates this patterned lake as the morning suns first light illuminates Wildflower Lake

They are typically located around water sources and will perch for a short period and flutter to the next perch

It wasn't hard to notice all the false sunflowers that were in perfect condition and thought that they would be perfect to photograph

DAWN BREAKING FROM THE PRAIRIE OUTDOORS I set up the tripodThe forecast this July morning was to be mostly clear with a few clouds. I thought it would be another beautiful and colorful sunrise so, I left the house wanting to photograph the beautiful wildflowers of the Park with a colorful sunrise. I knew where in the park that had an abundance of wildflowers, which was the west side and a beautiful sunrise to photograph. I reached the trailhead soon after leaving the house with camera gear in hand and it