Daily Herald weekly photo contest finalists
Donna FulfordIt stands against the skyline of Chicago as the sun sets during a dinner cruise on the Odyssey cruise ship on Lake Michigan.
Doug Fulford of Inverness
This turtle was soaking up the last rays of summer at John Duffy Forest Preserve.
Cathy Godfrey of Wheaton
This photo was taken on an early Sunday morning in Door County, Wisconsin. As the undulating waves crashed on the golden beach, the sun rose above Lake Michigan.
Brendan McGee of Batavia
This is a picture of one of our most beautiful sunrises on Lake Nagawicka in Delafield, WI.
Eileen Valek of Roselle
I wanted to photograph some flowers to use on my desktop. I liked these wild sunflowers because of their vibrant colors. When I got home, I noticed a small honey bee on the flower. It must have been camouflaged so well, I didn't see it!
Mira Keyes of Carpentersville
Gulls stand in the foreground of the recently renamed Willis Tower as seen from the Shedd Aquarium during a recent trip downtown.
Chuck Bennett of Mount Prospect
This shows the nice symmetry of a fish and its reflection as it touches the surface of an aquarium.
Peter Hill of Long Grove
A close-up of colorful kitchen matches taken on a kitchen table in January.
Allen Carnow of Deerfield
My 8 year old daughter, Anna, took this photo of her friend Bethany with the "catch of the day."
Heather Carlson of Elburn
This photo was taken Memorial Day weekend on the western edge of Kelley's Island on Lake Erie. It was a great view to kick off the summer season."
Jim Schumacher of Naperville
Father and son, Christopher, walk along the shore while on vacation at La Romano in the Dominican Republic in August.
Angela Mack of Libertyville
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