Images: Photo Contest Finalists
Seven-month-old Zachary Jackson wears a T-shirt with Grandma in mind on December 14th.
Doris Krandel of Palatine
I took this winter sunrise photo at Mallard Lake Forest Preserve. The sky looked like it was on fire in the brutal morning cold.
Angela Cichosz of Carol Stream
A horse enjoys a dash of sunlight midday in the comfort of his stall at Cross Winds Farm, Marengo on December 17th.
Sonia Gessner of Schaumburg
This photo was taken about 6:30 p.m. with the sun setting in Maui, Hawaii. The photo reveals a scenic landscape that is breath taking.
Dave Taggart of Carol Stream
This photo was taken at the Tomb of Unknown Soldier in Washington DC this summer.
Kim Lemke of Wayne
The setting sun peaks around one of the pillars and on to the Goddess Diana statue on November 29th in the Italian Garden at Biltmore Estates in Asheville, NC.
Marty Krogh of Ingleside
Tourists stand on the beach to watch the sunset on November 12th at the Marriott Wailea on Maui.
Doug Fulford of Inverness
Nic Nitti was not quite sure if Santa got his list right during Breakfast with Santa on December 15th at The Westin Chicago Northwest Hotel.
Cindy Cooper of Lake Zurich
A Great Horned Owl makes a lot of noise in a backyard tree in Antioch last August.
Don Miller of Antioch
A duck landing on a pond using its tail and wing to stabilize as it slides on the ice left an imprint after a recent snow.
Gary Clausen of Elgin
I took this picture while shopping in Geneva one night after the rain and fog had frozen on the tree branches. A streetlight reflected on the ice covered branches forming a surreal and beautiful image.
Bob Andrlik of Huntley
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