Winning images of our weekly photo contest
Sunrise at The River Club (golf course) in North Augusta, SC. I love the reflections in the still water and the feeling that a gorgeous new day is about to occur.
Michael Magnini of Roselle
A northern cardinal sits on a branch during snowfall on March 14 in Singing Hills Forest Preserve in Volo.
Dick Reilly of Volo
I took this photo on a recent trip to Memphis Tn.Such a serene beautiful buffalo herd out grazing in the 75 weather.
Todd Sherlock of Downers Grove
Last spring, while at a confirmation party for our great niece, I was drawn to the beauty of some candle flames. It seemed to offer a perfect photo opportunity. I particularly liked the way the flames were reflecting in the glass, it really caught my eye!
Randy Link of Winfield
A Killdeer displays it's striking plumage patterns at Independence Grove Forest Preserve in Libertyville on March 18. A member of the Plover family, the Killdeer is one of the first migrant birds to return in the spring.
Kate Scott of Lake Zurich
A lone beachcomber walks amid shore birds in the early morning during April of 2015 on Estero Island, Fla.
Cindy Madson of Grayslake
Birds take flight on the shell-covered shore of Sanibel Island, Fla. on September 10, 2016.
Katie O'Neal of Elk Grove Village
An amazing orchid at the Chicago Botanic Garden' orchid show in Glencoe last month.
Lynne Solway of Buffalo Grove
As we drove through the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania in Africa, we came upon a mother Cheetah and her cub relaxing in a warm afternoon.
Chris Solem of Dundee
Look closely, see our snow-covered swing. Awaiting spring.
Diane Eadler, of Hampshire
Kathy Jordan of St. CharlesI took this photo with my cellphone camera while walking my dogs at night! The view of the moon through the tree was too pretty to pass up!
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