river and clouds

river and clouds

Back to one of my favorite parks: William G. Stratton State Park, Morris, Illinois. It is usually peaceful here and it is a nice place to see the seasons change. Looking forward to the beauty and color of the Fall season at this park!

golden end

golden end

Can’t think of a better way to end a day…..

towboat

towboat1

The towboat actually pushes the river barge. Shouldn’t they call it a push boat?

wedding 2

wedding 2

Another shot of the “wedding barn.”

wedding 1

wedding 1

The first to two images of the barn where my daughter had her wedding earlier in August. It was a lot of work to decorate this space, but also lots of fun! The bride was beautiful, the father cried, and a good time was had by all.

river life

river life

Usually I am at this location early in the morning with sea gulls, or geese. On this visit the river had many visitors and activity.

cornfield

cornfield

Another shot taken just behind where we live. This is pretty much our landscape: cornfields, and soy bean fields…. but it sure can be beautiful…

flower power

flower power

Getting in touch with my inner 60’s child. Taken just outside our front door.

reflections

reflections

This pond is a moment’s walk from our home. I wasn’t aware how beautiful it could look till I took this picture on my way back from a walk. Sometimes you don’t have to go very far to find a “photo worthy” location!

from a morning ride

…..the meeting of the fishermen….

fishermen

….old canal locks….

the locks

…..the spillway…

falls

…….my Trek on a bridge…

bike on bridge