This picture was taken in Juneau Alaska last month. My husband and I were in Alaska celebrating our 25th Wedding Anniversary. We were on a Mendenhall Glacier Kayaking excursion
Sandra Shuster of Hampshire
A cactus flower blooms in the Arid Greenhouse at the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe.
Deb Marak of Arlington Heights
The Chicago Blackhawks celebrate after winning the Stanley Cup on June 15 at the United Center in Chicago.
John Wysocki of Mount Prospect
I took this photo of Juan Pablo Montoya enjoying the winner's traditional drink of milk in Victory Circle at the Indianapolis 500, May 24, 2015.
George Chamblin of Geneva
I took this photo as the sun was setting while a thunderstorm rolled in on June 22nd. I must've picked the right time, because it was gone within minutes.
Christian Surtz of Batavia
I was in Bali and touring the Monkey Forest. These macaque monkeys are known for 'cheeky' behavior and our excursion tour guide advised us to remove our glasses before the monkeys did it for us. I chose to keep my distance and welcomed my local Balinese guide as I enjoyed my stroll through the park.
Gail Fromer, of Lombard
While visiting Quincy Illinois, I noticed two immature Red Tail hawks sitting in a tree. While getting my camera out of the case, a third one flew onto the same branch to be with his siblings. It was a first for me to see three hawks sitting on the same branch.
Bonnie Graham, of Lombard
A shadow is seen against the rocks at the beautiful Guava Berry Beach, Virgin Gourda in the British Virgin Islands on June 2.
Katherine Filippo of Green Oaks
A flag blows in the wind during a summer cruise on Jackson Lake in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming on August 22, 2010.
Don Biciste of Kildeer
A cluster of pink-tipped hens and chicks in the Cowles Conservatory at the Minnesota Sculpture Garden provides nature's inspiration for man-made art.
Denise Mattson of Libertyville
Two young raccoons hide in a flower garden in Hoffman Estates as they check out the sound of a leaf blower.
John Sanfillippo of Hoffman Estates
I took this at the Carol Stream 4th of July Fireworks by shooting a multiple burst for a rainbow of color with a zoom lens on a tripod at bulb setting.
Tom Crawford, of Carol Stream