Lake County's photos of the year
It's a little bit amazing in an age when everyone and everything seems to be captured on video that the power of a single, well-crafted image still can move us.
It can make us laugh or cry. It can make us angry. It can amaze us. It can make us pause.
Through all the clutter of an endless news cycle, it can remain etched in our memories.
We asked the photographers in our Lake County bureau — Paul Valade, Gilbert Boucher and Steve Lundy — to share some of their favorite images of the past year.
Spend a little time examining these photographs and you'll see elation and sadness, glory and near misses.
You'll also get a feel for the talents of our shooters and their ability to bring you the awesome power of a still image.
Enjoy.
Above, Steve Barg, with the Liberty Prairie Conservancy, releases one of the swallows from his hand at the Oak Openings natural area July 2, near Grayslake. At right, Joakim Noah, left, Derrick Rose and Carlos Boozer joke around as they pose for pictures during the Chicago Bulls Media Day Sept. 27 at the Berto Center in Deerfield.
PAUL VALADE/pvalade@dailyherald.com
The Blackhawks Kris Versteeg celebrates after scoring the winning goal during game two of the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against Vancouver Monday, May 3, at the United Center.
STEVE LUNDY/slundy@dailyherald.com
Round Lakes Matt Baum dives for a ball in center field during their game at Grayslake North April 19. Baum didnt make the catch.
STEVE LUNDY/slundy@dailyherald.com
Above, motocross riders appear to be flying over spectators heads during practice in July at the Lake County Fair in Grayslake. At left, the Blackhawks Kris Versteeg celebrates after scoring the winning goal during game two of the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against Vancouver.
STEVE LUNDY/slundy@dailyherald.com
St. Charles East assistant coach Mark Pereda hugs Brandon Rubino after he won the 112-pound championship match during the state wrestling finals in Champaign in February.
STEVE LUNDY/slundy@dailyherald.com
Above, about 7,500 sailors created a living U.S. flag June 14 at Great Lakes Naval Station for Flag Day. At left, a wetland area is covered in snow as the sun sets on a Grayslake farm in February.
Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
At right, Joakim Noah, left, Derrick Rose and Carlos Boozer joke around as they pose for pictures during the Chicago Bulls Media Day Sept. 27 at the Berto Center in Deerfield.
Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
A wetland area is covered in snow as the sun sets on a Grayslake farm on Tuesday, Feb. 2.
Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com