BEFORE THE BLOOM Size:10X15 GALLERY WRAP I knew exactly where in

I knew exactly where in the park to head to photograph the wildflowers

With the sun breaking the horizon just above the box elder trees that line the banks of Eakin Creek West

Using a long exposure of 30 seconds and an f stop of f18 gave me what I was looking for

A colorful sunset comes into view as I make my way around Wildflower Lake with the colors reflected onto the surface and a breeze that moved across the lake leaving soft ripples in its wake

BEFORE THE BLOOM Size:10X15 GALLERY WRAP I knew exactly where inThe nodding thistle also called musk thistle is native to Europe and Asia and is considered to be a noxious weed in the USA. Even though it is considered to be invasive, they do have beautiful flowers to be admired. (575 128)