Photo contest finalists
Last week the full moon seemed even larger than normal. I was at Freeman Kame Forest Preserve just after sun rise and the moon was setting in the west behind some Oak trees.
Bob Williams of Huntley
A grizzly bear takes a moment for a little grooming in the Northwest Trek Wildlife Sanctuary in Washington State in July 2009.
Bob Esbensen of Palatine
This photo was taken at the Illinois Railway Museum in Union, IL. This is an antique train that has rusted and deteriorated.
Angela Cichosz of Carol Stream
Little Madeline Mainardi explores the reflections in a puddle at the Crown Fountain at Millenium Park in downtown Chicago during the Taste of Chicago this year.
Nancy Miklius of Palatine
As I was hiking down a scenic path at Nelson Lake Marsh, I noticed a gloomy pond. I went near the pond and spotted a pair of frog eyes staring at me.
Brendan McGee of Batavia
This is a photo of kayaks taken in Newton, MA.
Larry Pearlman of Naperville
An oak tree is golden against the bright sunlight as some leaves change color.
Esther Honegger of Lake Zurich
A tennis player reaches up for an overhand serve while playing tennis in October.
Lauren Walter of Palatine
This photo was taken when I saw the leaves on my car hood and noticed the reflection of the sky with it.
Dan Doviddio of Wheaton
A ladybug rests on a fallen leaf on a warm autumn day.
Katie Hartley of Mundelein
This photo was taken in the front yard of our home on a colorful fall day. Our two year old son Jack was enjoying a day of playing in the leaves.
Sarah Grossmann of West Dundee