Ice-Covered Trees On The Metra Platform

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After shuffling down the driveway and through the middle of the street to avoid slipping on the ice, I was greeted by this glorious sight at the Fairview Avenue Metra Station one morning this month.  This was one of the early mornings moments that I was able to enjoy the Winter instead of just keeping my head down and trying to survive the day.
Location: Fairview Ave., Downers Grove, IL 60515, USA

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