This bur oak (Quercus macrocarpa) at the Nygren Wetland Preserve against a fairly dramatic sky made for a good photo. Although it sits on somewhat dry land in the fall, during the wetter spring months, this tree sits in the middle of a very small lake. Nygren Wetland Preserve is located just outside Rockton, Illinois.
I used a circular polarizing filter to bring out the dramatic skies in this photo. I also had to find a good balance of cloud cover. A few minutes earlier, and I had a clear blue sky. Not long after taking the photo, the sky was greyed out. It’s all about patience sometimes.