Daily Herald weekly photo contest finalists
This was taken in my back yard in Elburn. It is a photo of a male and female cardinal sharing a bite to eat.
Niqui Gresser of Elburn
This is from my recent trip to Tanzania Africa. This is a hippo in a pond at the Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area
Cindy Madson of Mundelein
This picture, shot in the financial district of downtown Chicago, shows the gorgeous American flag against a bright blue sky.
Brett Curcio of Hoffman Estates
This image of a Great Blue Heron in the early spring of 2008 shows the regal bird as it wades into Schaumburg´s Völkening Lake at sunset.
Alan M. Ellis of Hoffman Estates
This is the photographer's favorite sunglasses sitting in the sun on the driveway.
Abby Nierman of Mundelein
The New York City Skyline from Amerian Airlines flight 4813.
Larry Pearlman of Naperville
It's that time of the year when Canada Geese goslings are swimming with mom and dad and experiencing all kinds of new things. These two were enjoying a meal of this lovely yellow flower.
Bob Williams of Huntley
This picture is called "First Bloom" becasue these are some of the first flowers to come up in the photographer's yard every spring.
Kevin Hert of Lake Zurich
This photo was taken at Robson's Mining World in Arizona. It's a photo of a colorful bolt that was about 4 inches across.
Jeff Aivens of Rolling Meadows
I took the picture in front of my driveway to get the darker muted background and the dandelion that was found near my house.
Alicia Wyatt of Glen Ellyn
The photo is of my grandnephew, Sigmond Kukla, while on vacation at Marco Island, Florida.
Mary Feko of Naperville
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