A small bloom near the lake at Weldon Springs State Park in Clinton Illinois. Shot taken on May 30, 2011 with Nikon D60. 

There is nothing like that time of peace as the sun dips behind the trees at sunset. The tranquil lake as the hues of night set in. Photo was taken at Weldon Springs State Park in Clinton Illinois with Nikon D60 

There is something that seems to be desired by many and that is walk on stepping stones. Weldon Springs State Park in Clinton Illinois allows this dream to come true. These stones raise a traveler above the mud and muck that seems to usually settle a... 

All life comes from somewhere and that which thrives on the wetlands of this country are fascinating. Shot taken on May 30, 2011 with Nikon D60. Developed with Qtpfsgui and Gimp. 

Little Robin the the shad of trees at Weldon Springs State Park near Clinton Illinois, Memorial Day May 30, 2011. Shot taken with Nikon D60. 

Fewer things are more beautiful than a flower, even when it's name is fleabane. Shot taken at Weldon Springs State Park near Clinton Illinois on May 27, 2011 with Nikon D60 using 18-55mm Lens. 

Elegant memorial setup for Memorial Day and a cloudy day to add to the emotions of the monument. Photo was taken at Weldon Springs Park, near Clinton Illinois on May 27, 2011 with a Nikon D60. Developed using Qtpfsgui and The Gimp on Linux. 

Somethings are so simple they have their own beauty. A Dandelion is no exception. 

This shot is of Veterans Point from across the Lake at Weldon Springs Park near Clinton Illinois. Shot Taken on Sunday, May 8 , 2011 with Nikon D60. Developed Using UFRaw and The Gimp on Ubuntu 11.04 system. 

There is something about being on the shore of a lake in the spring and feeling that peaceful elegance all around. Taken on Sunday May 8, 2011 at Weldon Springs Park in Clinton Illinois with Nikon D60 

Somewhere in the midst of the forest is this little circle of beauty. Whomever planted wanted a smile to be seen. The two smaller shrubs had this been an areal shot would appear to be eyes while the blooming bushes a mouth. Taken at Weldon Springs... 

Even before I enlisted I have had the utmost respect for those whom serve our country. If you are as patriotic as I am and find your self passing through Illinois I strongly encourage at stop by the Veterans Memorial at Weldon Springs in Clinton Ill... 

The path of life is often narrow and wrought with obstacles and challenges. This photo was taken at Weldon Springs Park in Clinton Illinois on Sunday, May 8, 2011 with a Nikon D60. 

This photo has been in my arsenal for a while I was just having problems developing it to my satisfaction until today. Photo was taken at Weldon Springs Park near Clinton Illinois, May 20, 2009. 

I had fun creating this piece of several hours this afternoon. We all have that place that is known as 'The Hangout' in one form or another. What these faeries are not telling us is that they have 300 year old bottles of wine in that old hallowed l...