Images: Photo Contest Finalists
Each week, you submit your favorite photo. We pick the best of them and select the finalists. Here are the finalists for the week of December, 1.
Who says it never snows in Arizona. This was taken in Sedona on the rare occasion when it does snow, about three times a year. The Red Rocks of Sedona have been called the most beautiful place in America. When the snow hits the Red Rocks the beauty is intensified.
Todd A. Sherlock, of Downers Grove
This picture of Crater Lake, taken from the top rim, looks like foam is covering the water. The white is the late afternoon sun reflecting off ripples on the water caused by the wind. The wind protected areas are smooth and blue.
Milton Hoskins of Hampshire
Boats sit in a water garden in Giverny, France on November 25, like in a Monet painting.
Steve Tassler of Libertyville
My patience is finally rewarded after waiting for this elusive Jackson's Chameleon to make an appearance. It didn't take long before disappearing once again into the camouflage of the leafy green canopy in the Ituri Forest display at Brookfield Zoo.
Susan Birr of Carpentersville
This was taken on the Meacham Grove trail, on a bridge leading through this beautiful Fall scenery.
Alicia Adachi, of Roselle
Several dogs chase a pit bull at Lindenhurst's dog park last month.
Mike Pal of Lake Villa
Scott puts a star on his rooftop in Lake Zurich on November 30. He has been decorating his house with a star for over 28 years.
Kate Scott of Lake Zurich
Cindy and Jim Tinaglia enjoy a beautiful sunset with their two dogs over Thanksgiving weekend in Princeton, Wisconsin.
Christine M Solum of Arlington Heights
Grapes hang from the vines at the Castello di Amorosa Winery in Napa Valley, California on November 20.
Michael Flasza of Schaumburg
Guard Jimmy Butler blocks a shot during the Chicago Bulls game against the Milwaukee Bucks on November 5.
John Wysocki of Mount Prospect
When photographed close-up, water drops on our bedroom window become hundreds of tiny lenses reflecting contorted images of our neighbor's house.
Mike Weimer of St. Charles
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