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took this photo on Veterans Day in 2013. The front yard of my house in Roselle ... with a dusting of snow, sweet gum trees in red, and the flag makes this a favorite of mine.
Michael Magnini of Roselle
Last frog of fall. I didn't see a lot of frogs this summer at Herrick Lake but was able to get this last Frog of Fall.What a beautiful creature. Love the eyes.
Todd A. Sherlock of Downers Grove
An Indiana receiver and Illinois defender fight for the ball at the Illinois vs. Indiana football game on Saturday, November 12.
Matt Dempsey of Mount Prospect
A uniquely plumaged bird called an Inca Tern looks out at the Brookfield Zoo this past August. The bird has a dashing white mustache and breeds on the coasts of Peru and Chile.
Lynne Solway of Buffalo Grove
A herd of deer bed down near a barn in a winter scene at Yellowstone National Park on February 7, 2011.
Roy Lobenhofer of Mount Prospect
Spider webs in the morning mist at Independence Grove Forest Preserve near Libertyville in 2008.
Patrick Hutmacher of Grayslake
The still waters of the Merced River are seen reflecting along the shoreline in Yosemite National Park, Calif. last October.
Mike Stone of Round Lake Beach
A hot-air balloon festival in Indianola, Iowa in July of 2006 with the perfect weather conditions for them to go up.
Joan Farrell of Island Lake
I seldom see this cactus in flower, since the flowers last only a day. Recently I happened to walk by that side of the house and it was in full bloom. I liked how the delicate-looking pink blossom floated above those wicked thorns.
Linda Rusenovich of Elgin
​This is one of the of the beautiful sunsets that we enjoyed on Pelican Lake at Orr, MN in July. The only thing missing from the picture is one or more of the graceful white pelicans that populate this aptly named lake during the warm months of the year.
John Crosby, of Elgin
A chilly start to the day and the remaining leaves on my patio bushes reflect the natural beauty of a morning frost.
Joanne Clevenger of Huntley
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