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Great day relaxing while taking photos with the family at Maple Lake forest preserve, and at Lake Katherine in Palos Heights. Great day relaxing while taking photos with the family at Maple Lake forest preserve, and at Lake Katherine in Palos Heights. Great day relaxing while taking photos with the family at Maple Lake forest preserve, and at Lake Katherine in Palos Heights. This is a picture of a squirrel eating a seed along the North Pond in Lincoln Park located in Chicago. This is a picture of a migrating Cormorant drying wings on a branch in the North Pond in Lincoln Pond on Sunday afternoon. Autumn leaves and an empty bird house. Hickory Creek walking trail Stunning fall color lit by bright warm sun Family trip to see wonderful fall colors in Door County, WI. An array of fall colors at Winnemac Park in the Ravenswood neighborhood. Quite possibly the most beautiful park in the city of Chicago. An array of fall colors at Winnemac Park in the Ravenswood neighborhood. Quite possibly the most beautiful park in the city of Chicago. Photos Sunny day shows off the beautiful colors of this Korean Ornamental Pear Tree in Green Bay,WI Unnamed Beautiful fall day along the I&M Canal Towpath Praying Mantis on my marigolds Maples in full color ! Photo taken this morning at Half Day Forest Preserve in Vernon Hills, Illinois Morton Arboretum – Lake Marmo reflection. A gull swims in Lake Michigan at dawn. Fall leaves Mantis and fall colors Taken at Lake Shabbona John Deere Historic Site Found this guy hanging out on my mums next to the house Spectacular colors of the maple trees along the walkway to the Visitor’s Center. farm scene Grassy Lake Forest Preserve Today’s sunrise Moon rising over Lake Michigan Aspen trees changing to fall colors DuPage river and the Naperville Riverwalk Beautiful tree in Greene Valley Trees in Greene Valley forest preserve, Woodridge IL Fall foliage in our neighborhood shot from Buckingham fountain facing north Fall color Fall color Cloudy Evening at the Pier-Portage Indiana Lakefront Park likes clean water Imaged this morning at app. 4:45am through some haze. Beautiful fall colors as sun rises above the trees across the lake Rosie is out for her morning walk at Hannrahan Park Rosie is out for her morning walk at Hannrahan Park Beautiful sunrise at the Morton Arboretum showing trees with bright fall colors surrounding the DuPage River with a bridge in the distance and some fog coming off the water. Clear sky orange bright sun rise A healthy colorful tree Mini vacation for boating and walks in the Chequamagon forest Mini vacation for boating and walks in the Chequamagon forest Mini vacation for boating and walks in the Chequamagon forest Mini vacation for boating and walks in the Chequamagon forest Mini vacation for boating and walks in the Chequamagon forest Mini vacation for boating and walks in the Chequamagon forest Mini vacation for boating and walks in the Chequamagon forest Mini vacation for boating and walks in the Chequamagon forest Mini vacation for boating and walks in the Chequamagon forest Lying in wait for my family & I to start the day, this sharp mantis paid us a visit right outside our garage :) He just enjoyed the feel of a brick wall for an hour or two. The water was like glass and the sky was stunning! Washington Park another beautiful sunset Dewdrop Taken on our land in JoDaviess County, IL Fall colors Fall colors The fog blanketed Horner Park in Chicago this morning as the sun was rising. Maple trees at Maple Lake Maple trees at Maple Lake Maple trees at Maple Lake Black Swallowtail Black Swallowtail Leaf peeping in Northern Lower Michigan. This shot from Newaygo Colors are gorgeous up here! Foggy day at Starved Rock A view in Humboldt Park looking east taken 6:30 this morning. Fall day in Door County with the Goats out on the restaurant roof These are pictures of fall foliage at Caldwell Lily Pool in Lincoln Park. These are pictures of fall foliage at Caldwell Lily Pool in Lincoln Park. This think was taken today at 7:30 am on 10-7-20 when I was flying over Chicago downtown skyline Properly known as a male Marbled Orb-Weaver Leaves in color along the lakefront in Evanston. Tree Half Fall Colors Half Summer Green in Northern Indiana Recent rains have glazed Mount Rainier with a fresh coat of snow. Winter is coming! Grasshopper spotted on suburban patio Color turning of trees Morning moon This hawk sat on a branch observing the tennis courts at Dunbar park as the Walter Payton HS girls tennis team was warming up for a match This hawk sat on a branch observing the tennis courts at Dunbar park as the Walter Payton HS girls tennis team was warming up for a match A walk around the block Fog in the preserve Walking on the trails Walking on the trails Walking on the trails Walking on the trails Walking on the trails Walking on the trails Hike at Cowles Bog-Chesterton, In, showed us Fall beauty Hike at Cowles Bog-Chesterton, In, showed us Fall beauty Hike at Cowles Bog-Chesterton, In, showed us Fall beauty Monarch drinking nectar from a Shasta Daisy in my back yard today. Sunset in Michigan DuPage river outside seven bridges golfçourse woodridge illinois Color at peak in Hayward Wisconsin Tiger Cat Flowage Color at peak in Hayward Wisconsin Tiger Cat Flowage Color at peak in Hayward Wisconsin Tiger Cat Flowage Color at peak in Hayward Wisconsin Tiger Cat Flowage Color at peak in Hayward Wisconsin Tiger Cat Flowage Color at peak in Hayward Wisconsin Tiger Cat Flowage Corn harvest waiting for the soybeans to be dry enough to harvest. Switched to soybeans once they were dry. Late afternoon and early evening soybean harvest. Finishing up right at dusk Sunset Sun balanced over the light tower at Montrose Beach Taken at Silver springs state park in Yorkville Illinois 2 year old lab . Bella Afternoon Fall Colors in northern wisconsin Unnamed Sunset from the U.P Monday evening. Nature’s beauty Lake Forest Lakeshore trail Squirrel begins pumpkin carving party early Unnamed This is a picture of a bulk carrier traveling under the rising sun Omer Lake Michigan Pumpkin farm treasures Pumpkin farm treasures Combining with the family, enjoying rainbows and beautiful sunsets Sunset from Weko Beach Nice brisk rough lake solo swim today taking pictures. Taken at Eloy Farms in Lake Forest Taken at Eloy Farms in Lake Forest Lexie doesn’t mind the cooler lake temperatures or the high waves! Young one Picture of pumpkins and sunsets on the farm. Friday night Lake Galena Chilly cloudy day gave way to this amazing sunset. My question is what is yellow ray coming through clouds to right of picture called? Last night I took this incredible sight of the Moon and Mars. Downy woodpecker Early Morning Unnamed Picture of changing leaves on the Peshtigo River near Peshtigo WI Unnamed Formation over West side of Hampshire, Illinois accompanied by small hail/ice pellets Someone added pumpkins to the Fountain Girl statue in Lincoln Park. I took pictures and later noticed the bug on her neck and cobwebs on her face. I took this photo from my front porch with my cell phone as the rain was rolling in. This morning’s Sunrise This is a picture of rains over Lake Michigan covering this morning’s sunrise. Rainbow over Wonder Lake Sunrise Rainbow Just before the storm tonight, the clouds on the lake were spectacular, and to top it off, a piece of rainbow! Boats in the harbor 9/30/20 Early morning with clouds reflected on lake. 6 PM rain shift over Kirkland, Illinois Some interesting clouds I saw on my walk this morning. Riverside water tower Walking in Grassy Lake Forest Preserve in Lake Barrington ….it was actually a double rainbow….look at right top corner of pic! Unnamed Unnamed Double Rainbow A double rainbow over Hasbrook Park Arlington Heights following the second rain of the day Oct 1. Taken from my back yard. Hammond pond 3pm This shot was taken at 3:30 this afternoon when the rain storms came. A beautiful morning walk with my dog Ivy and took this picture as the sun was glistening through the tree leaves and the fog was rising from the ground. Marvelous Maple Bursting with Beauty Cumulonimbus cloud over Bangs Lake, Wauconda. Gorgeous giant sunflowers Took these from the Star 105.5 studios in Crystal Lake, IL ok 8/24. One pic is the reflection of “two suns” on our window. Gorgeous giant sunflowers Unnamed Beautiful mushroom cloud seeing from Monaville Road in Lake Villa. Byard garden,,,,Jean’s Marigold looking East from Pingree Grove, 8:00 PM Beautiful heron seen flying over the North Pond Setting sun giving a thunderstorm some glow. Lovely water lily seen at the Chicago Botanic Garden Storm viewed from Crystal Lake tonight Aug 23rd Storm viewed from Crystal Lake tonight Aug 23rd N cardinal male chasing female Unnamed Beautiful summer afternoon at the Chicago Botanic Garden Tonight at 7:39 to 8pm Swallowtail Butterfly on dill plant in backyard Lakemoor, IL sunset People Sunday Evening Skyline Waves crashing up onto the lakefront path as a seagull walks by. Unnamed St Joseph Michigan sunset, with west coast smoke Caught this little one in the tree by our balcony! Beautiful evenings over this weekend! Unnamed Afternoon t-storm Sunday Aug 23 Sunset Large cumulonimbus clouds on Sunday Evening Over Valparasio Cumulonimbus? I’m no Tom Skilling :) Byard garden,,,,Jean’s Dahlia Incredible sunset on 8/21 from about 4 miles out on Lake Michigan Barge by Fort Sheridan off loading large rocks to prevent erosion. Almost got a buzz cut by these Sandhill Cranes as they were landing in a field while out on a trail with the dog. Typically we see one pair around Bengstons Pumpkin Farm, this year they’ve doubled. BEE 🐝 MEETS SUNFLOWER Taking in a sunset with rain bands all around us in the middle of Big St Germain Lake we turned away from the sunset to see this pop up behind us. SUNSET I took this photo on a bike ride to the top of hawk hill in the Marin headlands just north of San Francisco. The photo shows the sunrise over the fog and smoke above the Golden Gate Bridge (covered by the fog). A katydid (with a missing back leg) landed on me in the backyard and spent 30 minutes running up and down my arm and hopping in my face! Indiana dunes sunset Picture of soybean field behind my backyard. Evening walk with husband This is a picture of the early morning light to start the weekend. Taken from i70 Unnamed Butterfly on flowers Miller Beach in the late afternoon Sunflowers the birds planted in my garden Beautiful cloud formation seen from Half Day Road driving eastbound Sunrise peaking through the trees of a foggy forest preserve Sunflowers the birds planted in my garden This cloud was above us but no storm or rain came of it Panorama picture of Kankakee River Our Butterfly As seen at Party Island II on High Falls Reservoir in Crivitz, WI. butterfly peacefully on flower Pine Gulch Fire – Mesa County Colorado. Pine Gulch is now the third largest fire in Colorado history. I have been photographing the fire from our home each night since it has been visible here early in August. Side Note: My husband, Bob, is a big fan of Tom Skilling. His Uncle, Don Harris, worked at WGN until 1983 and car-pooled with Tom as they lived across the street from one another on Sheridan Road. Bob moved to Mesa County in 1987, but still watches Tom online. Butterfly on zinnias monarch caterpillar getting breakfast in my backyard Sunrise in Lake Bluff While the mother deer gives the doe some advice, the pig photobomb adds another perspective. Sunflower and yellow butterfly Oakville, CA (Napa Valley) Unnamed Rainy sunset Lucy the frenchie enjoying a beautiful South Haven, MI sunset Isolation day at miller beach in Gary Indiana. Deer family Lake from Fort Sheridan bike path. Yesterday A small brown moth resting on a beautiful sunflower This morning in Libertyville @ Independence Grove Zinia with a heart I don’t think I’ve ever seen Lake Michigan this calm. This was taken around 9am. Great for skipping rocks! I had this one Hummingbird coming to my house everyday for the last month or so…I don’t see her anymore. I think she gone for good. ;O( Sunrise over Cuba Marsh Forest Preserve in Barrington Beautiful rainbows surrounding the St Louis arch at sunset. While watering the hostas under the trampoline Ava noticed a mama and her babies living underneath. Praying mantis after rain Mindful Eagle and Wasp Heart-shaped Nest I was driving around the other day and saw this rainbow cloud hanging in the air. Never seen a rainbow cloud before Sunset Mindful Eagle and Wasp Heart-shaped Nest Our morning visit for peanuts. Ar 21.00 hrs unusual sunset over Nanaimo BC Canada. That followed by a rare and loud lightning show that lasted over an hour. Chicago’s sunset Enjoying Chicago Summer Hummingbird enjoying the beautiful weather Beautiful summer afternoon at the Chicago Botanic Garden We had visited Von Bergen’s County Market Sunflower Maze. We purchased some sunflowers and brought them home. The next day, our monarch chrysalis hatched and dried her wings on the sunflower. Do you know how we know it is a female? This is a summer picture of a Sunday evening on the lakefront Male and Female Yellow Finches chatting on a August evening. Colorful flowers and puffy cloud photos Awesome August afternoon in Roselle Praying mantis in flower bed. Beautiful day for a walk on the beach. Sunflowers blooming and the bees are happy!! Coming back from fishing on Moore’s Bay on the Chippewa Flowage. Unnamed Sunflowers blooming and the bees are happy!! Shows sun that is red from the wildfires in Greeley, Colorado. My sister sent me the photo and said I could share it with WGN. Unnamed Butterfly on flowers Watch more sunsets than Netflix Strolling through the Chicago River Sunset on Turner Lake Who will give way catapillar or spider? A squirrel resting in the back yard. Lakefront view Watching the city! Beautiful Sunset Indiana dunes sunset Young male August in my garden is the time of the dahlia Monarch butterfly Same young male Baby wren fledged today with rest of babies. This is the second batch of baby wrens in our garden so when they fledged today it reminds us that summer is almost over! Last night I was fishing on the shoreline of Beck Lake in Des Plains. Saw skunk, geese, otters, bats. Amazing night! Eye-catching Aug 13 sunrise Sunrise at spring lake in Aurora Illinois A relatively ordinary sunset split right down the middle, half blue and half red. I wish I could send an additional picture of the lead-up to this because it was just as weird. Like nothing I’ve ever seen! Almost I took this photo on Monday, August 10th, at 3:15pm. This is a summer evening picture of a colorful sailboat on Lake Michigan Love lillys Sunset over Lake Waterford behind my house in Lindenhurst on Tuesday, the 12th. Full rainbow over Lake Michigan taken from Belgium Wisconsin shoreline. I took this photo after seeing all the many Butterflies out to day. This Lemon one was feasting on my Red Mexican Sunflowers which are starting to bloom. He will most likely come back later this week when the Lemon Mexican Sunflowers start blooming! The Sunflowers perked up after Yesterdays heavy rains. Orange sky over Munster I was kayaking with my daughter today on Tampier Lake admiring the lily pads and flowers. They survived the derecho. Sunset over Del Webb, Edgewater. Elgin Illinois I wanted to capture the beautiful colors I saw. After my son’s ballgame, our family had fun playing more ball together while enjoying the magnificent sunset. Newly hatched monarch drying her wings in the sun on a lantana before taking her first flight. #RaisetheMigration Taken at sunset with trainer Brittany Burson riding in the outdoor arena at the Paddock Hills Equestrian Center. I noticed an unusual cloud in the west while the sun was setting. I took 12 photos because it was so beautiful and unique! Lavender on my patio next to the Brickyard Hummingbird on a flower Sunset over College of Dupage Colorful sky over Lake Michigan on a summer night in Evanston. Sunset over Chicago skyline captures from the roof top of the Park Shore building in lake shore east. Orange band of clouds in sky looks like a tornado. Unnamed In Grayslake, Illinois 11 August 2020 sunset Storm photos Storm photos Monday, 8/10 post storm sunset in south haven, Michigan This is our 25th monarch butterfly That we have released this summer so far Perfect summer lake day – taken August 6th at Lake Cora in Paw Paw Michigan – our happy place Looking South tword downtown from Diversey Harbor this morning. Watching the storm roll in Sunset on August 10 after the storms had rolled trough Monday’s severe weather Peotone Illinois This cricket appeared on our storm door the morning following the Aug 10 Chicago tornado. Yesterday Lance Dudley stopped by to check on his Mom, after the storm blew through Elmhurst. The family was fine, just trees down in the neighborhood and stayed to give his little brother a hug. Foggy morning here in Grant Park Church steeple toppled in Wheaton after reported derecho Storm over the Dunes Sunset in Sugar Grove Beautiful Sunset Sunset Bridgman, Michigan As the sun sets on a difficult day for Chicago, there’s still beauty. Before and after photos of the storm today from the beach in South Haven MI That one day we had, full of tornado warnings. This is the approaching front from Lakemoor A picture of our family farm in Iroquois county under the stars this past weekend On the Continental Divide Trail As I was sitting watching the storm clouds past, this beautiful cloud formed. Towering storm clouds at dusk complete with lightning Crazy vertical(possible rain shaft) cloud with what appears to be a rainbow on each side of it Twilight over Belmont Harbor A picture of our family farm in Iroquois county under the stars this past weekend A quick isolated storm developed over Lake Michigan off of Beverly Shores Caught this hummingbird’s tongue still sticking out after enjoying an afternoon drink Unnamed Praying Matis hanging out with me in the backyard enjoying a nice, warm Summer day! Unnamed Here’s an image of the first quarter moon which was shot while the moon is very low in the ecliptic. The additional atmosphere the light has to pass through gives the moon’s image a little warmer appearance. BEAUTIFUL RED SUNRISE AT WATSEKA, IL Praying mantis sitting in a potted chive plant in my backyard at night. Perfectly centered hot pink orb on the Michigan City Lighthouse Wild sunflowerwith 3 honeybees From Dundee,IL vacationing in Potosi, WI Hummingbird visits window box for a sip of agastache flower nectar This morning’s sunrise (8/25/2020) with stunning corpuscular rays! This is a severe storm line moving through Central Virginia Dixon, Il. Gray tree from on milkweed, a little guy Unnamed Unnamed Part o a rainbow between clouds with a beautiful blue sky Sunflowers are in full bloom at Truth Acres Farm Sunflowers are in full bloom at Truth Acres Farm Cluster of sunflowers highlighted with a splendid sunset at Truth Acres Farm. Chicago sunrise This was last week, I’m sure you rescued quite a few of these. I was stunned as I went for a walk, colors kept changing. Stunning. Date? Backyard evening photo Storm that came through while on vacation in Myrtle Beach Double rainbow over Lake Michigan Squirrel taking a break from the heat on a cool patch of shady bricks under the patio table. This is a picture of two rainbows over Lake Michigan this Thursday afternoon. Naples sunrise Post-storm rainbow over Lake Michigan Male & Female Cardinal kissing Unnamed Black rays coming from clouds Found a Spiderweb in my backyard with a bee wrapped up in it, the spider came out when I was snapping pics to say hi super neat! sunrise from west town sunset from crystal lake IL Minutes after this Hawk roamed our backyard, it swooped low into the neighbor’s yard with a small chirping bird in its talon. Dad and daughter fishing Swallowtail Butterfly enjoying the backyard zinnias. Never Knew there were chipmonks living on the beach, Me and my wife were at Illinois beach state park in Zion and watched this little guy digging up his hidden snacks in the sand Caught this little one on our balcony! Our amphian friend sun bathing in a hot day in Des Plaines IL Staying warm in front of a fire with the moon rising over Kachemak Bay in Homer Alaska. Car drove in front of me while I was take a picture of the Michigan city light house A Gold Finch feeding a younger Gold Finch. Lighthouse waves and brach Painted Lady Butterfly and Honey Bee sampling nectar from beautiful yellow flowers on their Pollinator Farm! Perfect day for a nature walk Deer in the underbrush at West Ridge Nature Center Riding the bike trail, I had to stop for this beautiful mixture of clouds; cumulus, cirrus? Pumpkin patch.. With sunflowers Hummingbird moth Beautiful rays in the evening Monarch butterfly on a milkweed plant. Stopped on the side of the highway in Colorado to snap this double rainbow in the mountains Cute and most likely NOT good for our beautiful herb garden! Photo taken 8/29/2020 6:40PM on Our evening garden walk! Bridget & Messel. Celebrating our 18 year wedding anniversary! Wednesday 9/1/2020!! Hi my name is Lynette Ericson and this was just outside of Twin Lakes Wisconsin about 2 pm. End of Summer With the frisky breezes, low humidity and crackling blue sky it doesn’t get much better than this End of Summer Taking a walk last night @sunset on the path around Lake Arlington Found this cool bug that looks like a leaf Thunderheads Very tall thunderhead with North Branch of Chicago River foreground. Leaving out of Waukegan harbor on a charter fishing boat. Sons first time fishing . 530ish am Caterpillar Marquette Beach, Miller Beach, IN Monarch Butterfly in flight Leaving out of Waukegan harbor on a charter fishing boat. Sons first time fishing . 530ish am Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Leaving out of Waukegan harbor on a charter fishing boat. Sons first time fishing . 530ish am Perfectly formed waves crashing against the sea wall along Lake Michigan with sailboat in the background. A butterfly sipping nectar from a flower. Picture of the corn moon from amateur telescope from backyard in carpentersville, Il Monarch chrysalis 1 hour before and 2 minutes after emerging. I watched It grow on my swamp milkweed plant since it was a small caterpillar and formed its chrysalis on the plant. It flew away 3 hours later after its wing expanded and hardened. Monarch chrysalis 1 hour before and 2 minutes after emerging. I watched It grow on my swamp milkweed plant since it was a small caterpillar and formed its chrysalis on the plant. It flew away 3 hours later after its wing expanded and hardened. This sunflower growing in our backyard looks like it’s smiling. We grow them to feed some hungry squirrels. Beautiful hummingbirds They are amazing!!! Beautiful grapes growing Afternoon slow showers gives my Sunflower a well needed cool bath. Unnamed Praying Mantis in wildflower garden Sunset in Valparaiso Catching this beautiful Hummingbird Moth seeking nectar from my Bee Balm flowers. It’s one of the most fascinating insects to roam my garden. Early morning walk around North Pond Catching this beautiful Hummingbird Moth seeking nectar from my Bee Balm flowers. It’s one of the most fascinating insects to roam my garden. Actually had waves this morning in Chicago! Butterfly on sunflower Moon was still beautifully displayed at 6 am this morning Backyard feeder Sunrise Friday in Oswego The moon looms over the beach in Highland Park sunset on Fox Lake This little guy had a field day on my sunflower plant. Fascinating to watch. Picture of praying mantis Enjoying Summer time flox Monarch butterfly landing on sunflower during late afternoon. Santiago’s first time at a sunflower farm. Swirling clouds on a very windy afternoon at Busse Woods Summer snow in the mountains Sunflower fields in Glenwood Illinois A breath taking walk with the amazing sunset illusion Sunflower in the sun Mama squirrel moved her 4 teenagers from a tree in our backyard to a hole in a poplar in front. She carried them in her mouth and they hung on. Here are 3 of them plus one of her carrying one of the babies. Beautiful sunrise this Labor Day Sunrise on beach Best friends Gary (the Saint Bernard) and Charlie (the labradoodle) say hello to each other while their moms meet for walk on Old Plank Trail. Photo taken at Silver Spring State Park in Yorkville, IL today afternoon. Cedar Lake and Sun Lake Forest Preserve in Lake Villa, IL Thursday morning September 3rd End of summer sunflower what caused this> This air this little guy . Ann McCammon and Sherri proud found this little guy next to Ann’s gold ball last week at Lugene links in lake village This praying mantis waits for me to water my garden everyday. It likes the water showering him! This squirrel seems to need a pick me up first thing in the morning Baseline Lake, Gables Michigan A bolt of lightning in the early morning Chicago sky This Bee was getting the pollen from remaining blooming Mexican Sun flowers in between rain showers this afternoon. I would sure like to taste the honey from his hive. I told him to take more and bring his friends next time…LOL Lake Bluff this afternoon, after the midday line of showers moved through. Byard prairie plant A bolt of lightning in the early morning Chicago sky migrant coming through now, call out “Beep” Butterfly in garden Dog, sunset, and prairie walk! Great combination! The native plants are seeing a record number of monarchs at this Monarch Waystation in West Chicago. These blazing star give the butterflies much needed nutrition this time of year. early morning sun rays, just prior to the sunrise Pollination in September Canadian Geese chillin on a log on a lovely day. Sunset on the Vineyard A monster cloud appears to be preparing to take a bite out of the Ludington Lighthouse at sunset. These photos were taken a Fel-Pro RRR in Cary, IL The sun sets on the Ludington, MI lighthouse Went for a bike ride this morning to one of the most beautiful spots on the Lake Michigan shoreline in Highwood, IL. It’s the only stretch of naturally restored shoreline between Chicago and Milwaukee. And, it was beautiful today. Tom Skilling’s perfect sunrise and no one sends a perfect clear skies, calm water, cool breeze photos. The sail boat is under the only cloud ! These photos were taken a Fel-Pro RRR in Cary, IL Chicago sunset on September 3rd with reflection off the Planetarium. These photos were taken a Fel-Pro RRR in Cary, IL Beautiful hummingbird These photos were taken a Fel-Pro RRR in Cary, IL Cold springs, CA wildfire smoke coming in Farm and farm house in crown point A picture of my rose garden Unique rainbow from a distant storm over lake superior at sunset. Sky looked so ominous yesterday at lunch, had to stop for a picture The clouds of smoke approaching Portland, Oregon. Field of sunflowers The clouds of smoke approaching Portland, Oregon. Storm clouds over Farmington Lakes park Had this little fella join us for dinner while visiting Fair Oaks Farms in Fair Oaks, Indiana This hummingbird loves the Bee Balm plant that my friend Linda gave me for a pollinator garden. Spending a wonderful Saturday over Labor Day weekend in the Sunflowers at Cantigny Park Beautiful summer day at the Nature Preserve This young deer is looking for something to eat at West Ridge Nature Preserve A picture of the fountain at the recently redone Cantigny Gardens in Wheaton. Spending a wonderful Saturday over Labor Day weekend in the Sunflowers at Cantigny Park North Myrtle Beach SC Early afternoon Friday North Myrtle Beach SC Early afternoon Friday Byard warbler Lake Michigan and the clouds Cooper’s Hawk I happened to snap this photo just as ice broke away from the top of the Bean. I’ve just returned to Australia after living for three years in Chicago and refound this photo when I was sharing some Chicago memories with my family. Unnamed Smoke cleared for a day in Lake Tahoe Sunrise at my dad’s place in the Ozark Mountains in Piercetown, Arkansas. We are visiting him (Carl Reich) from Westmont, Illinois. Keith and Fab Reich Relaxing by Busse Woods lake! snow fell in Northern Colorado after Labor Day. Picture taken at Bear Lake in RMNP early in the morning before fog rolled in and covered everything. This tree was always so beautiful when it was alive. Now we are faced with cutting it down before it can fall and hurt someone however even though it is dead it is still beautiful! After arriving from Chicago at RMNP i hiked and stopped by Glacier Basin Campground to snap some photos of Smoke from Cameron Peak fire which I initially naively thought was thunderclouds… Found in my wood pile. About 5” long and fat! This tree was always so beautiful when it was alive. Now we are faced with cutting it down before it can fall and hurt someone however even though it is dead it is still beautiful! Picture of sailboat on Lake Michigan on a beautiful Sunday (9/13/2020) afternoon of East Lakeview Grasshopper hanging on the fence in my backyard on this beauteous day I wrote the date as June 6th (my birthday). It was actually Dec. 6th………… I loved photographing that barn during every season, in all kinds of weather. They just finished tearing it down, and I could cry. These River Weavings are by an NIU art professor in commemoration of NIU’s 125 years. There will be 125 weavings when complete. Unnamed This Cooper’s Hawk decided to come in for a visit while standing and watching from a short retaining wall. cicada metamorphosis Unedited photos taken directly at the west coast fires smoke covered sun. Active horizon over the Atlantic Tuesday morning sunrise Kayaking Illinois River at near starved rock state park Taken Tues 9/15/2020 at sunrise. Notice the sun being distorted by the smoky haze in the sky. Taken Tues 9/15/2020 at sunrise. Notice the sun being distorted by the smoky haze in the sky. Actually, this is sunset at around 5:00PM on 9/14/2020. The change in color was caused by different lengths of my camera lens , and the fires out West. Lily pads with flowers Actually, this is sunset at around 5:00PM on 9/14/2020. The change in color was caused by different lengths of my camera lens , and the fires out West. Field of yellow flowers and a deer sighting at Salt Creek Trail Photo of the sun taken around 5pm in Downers Grove, IL on 9/14/20. The smoky haze from the west coast fires gave it an eerie glow. The sunset this evening was beautiful, this picture doesn’t do it justice but thought I’d share anyway. Last chance to catch butterfly garden at Chicago Botanic Gardens Clouds above, and clear reflections on, the surface of a small lake Haze from the western US wildfires has reached the Chicago skies. Pictured is the sun on 9/14/20 in Chicago’s western suburbs. Field of yellow flowers and a deer sighting at Salt Creek Trail Last week’s rain brought plenty of mushrooms and other types of fungi to our gardens. Here’s Mr. Grumpy Stumpy with some colorful fungi all over his face. No wonder he’s grumpy! Black crowned Night Heron- close up on orange eye! Sun Last chance to catch butterfly garden at Chicago Botanic Gardens Haze over the sunset from the fires out west. The hazy skies sure are creating beautiful sunsets! Evanston beach with large swell and milky sunshine I saw this guy on the patio door when I was letting my dog out. On the way to work…..awesome sun rise …!!!! It flew from my hand just as I snapped this photo of my 19 month old son meeting a praying mantis for the first time. [Grandma and Grandpa insisted I submit this :-) ] Hummingbird feeding in my garden Grasshopper Hummingbird feeding in my garden West Coast wildfire smoke filtered sunset over Sycamore, IL Unnamed Hummingbird feeding in my garden Morning glory Taken in Northern CA. Photo credit Rich Quade Geese enjoying the water and the beautiful sunrise this morning. Unfortunately it’s beauty is at the expense of the haze blown here from the west coast fires. Spotted this Praying Mantis getting warm on my deck in the morning sun I took this at Sea Pines near South Beach. Living life like a grasshopper should 😎 I took this last week at Hilton Head. The rainbow looks like it’s shooting from the cloud This is a picture of a hawk on a phone wire over Kuiper’s Apple Farm in Maple Park, IL Beautiful sunrise with layers of haze from the fires outwest. Taken from the top of the Cene Park sledding hill in Shorewood, IL A Humming bird preening itself. Sunset with the Wildfire Smoke/Haze Drone photo taken over wicker park capturing the amaze skyline view This is a picture of this morning’s sunrise (9/21/2020) through layers of clouds over Lake Michigan of Belmont Harbor. Sunday evening sunset. Pulled over to capture this one. Sunny Sunday Stroll at Openlands Lakeshore Preserve Unnamed Hummingbird In Flight at Feeder Unnamed Unnamed Unnamed fluffy tail Unnamed Fox River Bluff Sunrise Caught this crescent moon last night just before sunset. Praying mantis Bee pollinating Photo at Porter Beach Indiana that appears to have both the sun and the moon. I am an architect doing a house edition in the area and had the good fortune to be here at the right time. Lilith and Frazier Crane visit our neighborhood daily. Today was the perfect temperature to take a nap by the mini garden. Hummingbird getting ready for migration. Taken in my yard Pond with sun and family of geese Squirrel was eating peacefully until I walked outside and he jumped into th tree just turn and stare at me as of to ask “ Ehat are you goi g to do now?” resting for the time being Black morph Nice place to visit with someone special Red sun in northern Wisconsin due to the CA wildfires 9-15-20 sunrise sunset For the past 2 weeks, my Cairn, Nora, and I were vacationing in Bayfield Wisconsin…the northernmost point in Wisconsin. Gorgeous sunrises and sunsets and these shots, taken at Cornucopia Beach just south of Bayfield, were breathtaking. my view from jobsite Autumn equinox sunset over the Chicago grid system The moon seen today,September 21 2020 Taken at 9am from the north side balcony lost some of its crest, molting Morning dew Sunset Beautiful sunset in the Fox River in Port Barrington. We hatched eggs in the Spring