Suburban pictures of the year
It's a little bit amazing in an age when everyone and everything seems to be captured on video that the power of a single, well-crafted image still can move us.
It can make us laugh or cry. It can make us angry. It can amaze us. It can make us pause.
Through all the clutter of an endless news cycle, it can remain etched in our memories.
We asked our photographers to share some of their favorite images of the past year.
Spend a little time examining these photographs and you'll see elation and sadness, glory and excitement.
You'll also get a feel for the talents of our shooters and their ability to bring you the awesome power of a still image.
Enjoy.
Lee DeWyze laughs when the bell goes off as he begins singing at St. James Catholic School in Arlington Heights.
Bill Zars/bzars@dailyherald.com
St. Edward High School cheerleaders hoist Fred De La Cruz into the air for seven midair push-ups after a touchdown is scored in the freshmen vs. sophomores Powder Puff game Sept. 23.
Laura Stoecker/lstoecker@dailyherald.com
Lakes' right fielder Mike Hough makes a diving attempt for the ball during the April 9 home game against Mundelein.
PAUL VALADE/pvalade@dailyherald.com
Jocelyn Celaya, 5, of Aurora waits for her group to perform at the El Dia los ninos (The Day of the Children) event in Aurora on Saturday, April 25. Jocelyn is with the Mexican dance ensemble Ballet Folklorico Quetzalcoatl and just took up dancing three months ago.
Laura Stoecker/lstoecker@dailyherald.com