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Ice and frost form varied patterns near a creek, West Des Moines, Iowa.

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Ice and frost form varied patterns near a creek, West Des Moines, Iowa.

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Leaves frozen in ice.

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A bright green insect, probably a sweat bee, homes in on a wildflower, Southwoods Park, West Des Moines, Iowa.

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early autumn leaves along the bike path in Southwoods Park, West Des Moines, Iowa

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bird, probably a house wren, perches on a dead branch, Southwoods Park, West Des Moines, Iowa

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blackberries growing along the bike path, Southwoods Park, West Des Moines, Iowa

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iris growing near the Rothchild Nature Trail, Southwoods Park, West Des Moines, Iowa

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sunlight on blades of grass, Southwoods Park, West Des Moines, Iowa

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leaves along the bike path, Southwoods Park, West Des Moines, Iowa

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Dolly & Lucy pause [paws?] for the photographer in Southwoods Park, West Des Moines, Iowa

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spring tree leaves along the bike path in Southwoods Park, West Des Moines, Iowa

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Maddie the dog patrols Southwoods Park, West Des Moines, Iowa

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view of a winter botanical from above, Southwoods Park, West Des Moines, Iowa

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two dogs greet the photographer in Southwoods Park, West Des Moines, Iowa

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a disc golfer plays the course at Southwoods Park, West Des Moines, Iowa