Photo contest finalists
It is feeding time for a family of robins who take up residence on a deck in Mundelein. The parents work hard to feed the hungry babies with worms.
Howard Rothstein of Mundelein
The "fireworks" setting of Zwolski's camera was used for the first time to capture the Grayslake fireworks several years ago.
Beth Zwolski of Libertyville
An orange stargazer lily blooms in a garden in June.
Katianne Rothstein of Mount Prospect
Guillermo, the cat, watches birds thru the window at a house in Mount Prospect. Guillermo loves "bird watching."
Soledad Jameson of Mount Prospect
As we walked the streets of Muren in Switzerland, this landscape was beautiful and was picture perfect.
R. Barnett of Glendale Heights
This is a picture of my three daughters fishing with their Grandpa last weekend. I love how this picture captures the simple joy of being in nature, the old with the young, and the art of patience!
Erika Archer of Huntley
Water droplets form on an air conditioner unit creating interesting patterns and shadows.
Nancy Giardina of Libertyville
Two wood duck drakes swim together on the calm water making a nice reflection.
Bob Esbensen of Palatine
This photo's inspiration came straight from my mother. I wanted to capture a photograph that captured her essence as a whole within it.
Brad Mach
I took this photo of my grandson Isaac while visiting him in Southern California.
Pat Neal of Elgin
I took this photo during a visit to Yellowstone National Park. As the sun set, this 6-point elk gracefully enjoyed an evening bite.
Melonie Wallace of Aurora