REACHING FOR THE SUNRISE ENVIRONMENTALISM A coot swims across the

A coot swims across the lake as the colors of the sunrise glisten onto the surface of the lake at Exner Wetland Nature Preserve

I waited around hoping for a dramatic sunset which never materialized

adjust your thinking and with some luck and perseverance

A lone paper birch tree gathers in the morning sunlight as it is reflected onto a slightly wavy Wildflower Lake

the fog was still about and peaked my interest to find subjects that would help compliment the atmosphere that the fog brought to the landscape

REACHING FOR THE SUNRISE ENVIRONMENTALISM A coot swims across theAfter checking the morning forecast, which was to be misty and cool, I headed out to photograph the sunrise and wildflowers. Lately, we have been having cool misty mornings which these kind of sunrises can be very dramatic. I knew where in the park I wanted to photograph the sunrise and wildflowers, which is at the west end of the park. I reached the trailhead with camera gear and tripod in hand and it wasn't long, only about a quarter mile before I