Photo contest finalists
I took this photo of the tree in bloom off of our balcony.
Serena Hager of Itasca
A duck that always comes to our backyard looking for food decided to fly up on to the very edge of my roof on Mother's Day. He stood there "posing" and enjoying the view.
David Zindell of Arlington Heights
This is from a recent trip to Tanzania, where my friend Dave Chybowski and I climbed Mt. Kilmanjaro.
Jack Gjeldum of Lindenhurst
This photo was taken during game 4 of the NHL playoffs. The Hawks forced the game into overtime and shocked Vancouver with a win.
Charles Milauskas of St. Charles
This is a photo taken over spring break on a trip to Washington D.C.The photo was shot looking into the sunset over the Hudson River.
Allison Mallon of Lake Barrington
A pair of robins built a bird's nest on our front porch light, and so far I've taken a picture every day of the four little birds that hatched. My dad originally knocked down the nest, but the birds came back. I'm glad they did.
Amanda Friedman Carol Stream
Contrary to popular belief, carpenter ants don't actually help peony blossoms open. They are harmless companions that feed on the flower's nectar.
Alan M. Ellis of Hoffman Estates
This is a photo of cardinal in Long Grove.
Melissa Summaria of Algonquin
This is a picture of my daughter Corina enjoying a sudsy bath in her own bathroom. She was 10 years old and was at first embarrassed by the photo but thinks it is 'pretty cool' now!
Dawn Jurczyk of Lake in the Hills
This photo was taken during a youth baseball game of the catcher waiting for the pitch from the pitcher in the background.
Bridget Murray of Elk Grove Village
This was taken at sunrise at the East Branch forest preserve in Glendale Heights.
Caron Warnicke of Glendale Heights
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