Winning images of our weekly photo contest
Tony Lyons of WheatonOn a recent visit to Yosemite National Park, CA, we drove up to Glacier Point where I was able to capture a photo of Half Dome at sunset. As the surrounding peaks and valleys retreated to near black and white, Half Dome basked in the remaining light aglow in reds, oranges, and yellows.
Randy Link of WinfieldDespite the chilly, windy weather we had in the spring, this Robin had her babies in a nest she constructed on our neighbors fence. I snapped the photo from an second floor window when we saw her bringing dinner to her "Hungry Hatchlings"
Lucy Hewitt of Arlington HeightsThe inside of a silo where my dad grew up in Manlius, Ill. on May 27.
Natalie Etter of Arlington HeightsSunrise on Big Muskellenge Lake near Boulder Junction, Wis. in July 2015.
John Wysocki of Mount ProspectChicago White Sox Avisail Garcia slides safely into home and beats the tag of the Seattle catcher during the White Sox vs. Mariners game at U.S. Cellular Field on August 27.
Nicole Dicop-Hineline of Gurnee A heron demonstrates its skill as a fisherman by using its beak as a harpoon on August 28 at the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe.
Roxanne Havansek of WaucondaA little boy named Ben enjoys his first movie on the big screen as he watches "Finding Dory" on July 9th at the South Barrington AMC.
Cindy Spudich of Lake ZurichTwo men row across the lake at sunset in Lake Zurich.
I took this picture while at a resort in Bailey's Harbor, Door County, WI. For some people this shows the ultimate vacation experience. Getting away from it all to be with oneself, and only the sounds of nature to break the silence.
Milton Hoskins of Hampshire
While out in my front yard recently, I was happy to get a picture of this beautiful butterfly as it was going from flower to flower gathering nectar!
Paulette Novalinski of Carpentersville
I took the photo this summer in the Santa Monica Mountains near Newbury Park, California. This view looks across grasslands toward Boney Mountain, which has turned pink in the evening glow.
Robert M. Sharp of Gilberts
Article Comments
Guidelines: Keep it civil and on topic; no profanity, vulgarity, slurs or personal attacks. People who harass others or joke about tragedies will be blocked.
If a comment violates these standards or our terms of service, click the "flag" link in the lower-right corner of the comment box. To find our more, read our FAQ.