Images: Photo Contest Finalists
I took this picture of our two puppies, Peanut and Opal. They are just over 9 months old. I was going out to my car and the two puppies ran to the fence by our driveway to say goodbye. The snow was falling, one of very few days this winter in February.
Brad Hutchins, from Glen Ellyn
This photo was taken as the sun came up over the golf course behind my house in Naperville. I saw this shot unfolding from my kitchen window and knew that it was going to be s beautiful sunrise.
Susan Barhaug, from Naperville
A woman has a floating market in Thailand in November of 2007.
Sue Tinker of Des Plaines
After a recent snow, this lovely Illinois state bird spent some time at our feeder. The sun was out for just a few minutes and he was nice enough to sit on the branch while I got some shots of him.
Bob Williams of Huntley
While the ceremonial start of the Iditarod takes place each year in Anchorage, the restart or real start takes place in Willow, Alaska. The care and love each of the dogs get from their mushers is impressive and the dogs love to run and pull.
Roy Lobenhofer of Mount Prospect
I took this picture last spring at about this time during a visit to the Hopelands Gardens in Aiken, SC. It had just rained and the dogwoods were in full bloom. Just beautiful.
Tom Nicol of Geneva
A pair of sunglasses sit on a picnic table last spring in Elk Grove Village.
Caitlyn Schluep of Elk Grove Village
A Great Blue Heron stands in a pond at the Chicago Botanical Garden last October as the fall colors reflect in the water.
Linda Sarmento of Wildwood
A young girl sits by Abbot Lake overlooking Sharp Top Mountain behind the Peaks of Otter Lodge in Bedford, VA last December. The three Peaks of Otter Mountains include Flat Top, Sharp Top (pictured) and Harkening Hill.
Dana St. Clair of Lindenhurst
A dragonfly lands on a stick at Volo Bog State Natural Area last August.
Viveca Joy Skyles of Lakemoor
This picture was taken in our backyard last month. I loved the amazing formations of the ice crystals. Nature is the best artist!
Naomi Krodel of Batavia
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