I photographed this robin's nest outside my bedroom window. I used a telephoto lens to capture two of the baby birds as they waited for their mother to bring them a worm for their dinner.

Angela Cichosz of Carol Stream

People watching at the airport in Orlando turned out to be as tedious as waiting for a flight, so I looked up and noticed the skylights in the shopping court. Luckily my camera was not too far away for some interesting shots.

Jean Brown of Elgin

I enjoy doing portraits mostly, and so even photos of nature turn into a portrait. This one was taken at Morton Arboretum in Lisle.

Lena Conway of Naperville

The sun shines down through the window after Brittany Tinaglia takes her first communion in May, 2003 in Arlington Heights.

Christine M. Solum of Arlington Heights

This picture was taken around 5:30 a.m. as the morning mist took over the beautiful lake in Camdenton, MO.

Richard H. Johnson of South Elgin

This is an Ahninga (Snake Head) taken in Tortuguero National Park, Caribbean side of Costa Rica. They fish under water, but lack the oils that other underwater fishing birds possess, so they must dry out in the sun before they can fly again. As it fishes, it sticks its head above water resembling a snake from a distance, hence the common name.

George Smith of Naperville

A beautiful Clematis was found growing on a trellis this past spring in Cincinnati, OH.

Candace Anderson of Fox Lake

Chicago Blackhawks David Bolland scores the game winning goal in a shootout against St. Louis on March 29.

John Wysocki of Mt. Prospect

A sandhill crane walks among the reeds in Volo Bog in June, 2011.

Andrew White of Lakemoor