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On my way to work this morning. I had to pull over and take a picture. I love sunrise. This one was so unique. Almost looks like a volcano wanting to explode! 
Early morning along Lake Michigan at the marina in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, with temperatures near zero. 
North Ave, south view 
In the morning fog on the fox river Carpentersville 
Sunrise Wednesday morning 
Sunrise Wednesday morning 
Ice crystals on the grass on the side of the road. 
Photo taken from the West Loop of the city skyline that resembles Van Gogh’s masterpiece, The Starry Night. 
This Buck must have been a bit spooked and had no problem leaving this 5 ft. fence out at Spring Valley Nature Center. 
Sunset 
Fullerton and Lakeshore looking at sunrise 
Fullerton and Lakeshore looking at sunrise 
Red Sunrise over Shrine of Christ the King Church 
While taking a flight from the Hobby Airport in Houston to the Midway Airport, I look out of the window and saw the city, so I took out my camera and snapped a shot of the many buildings while the sun peaked over Lake Michigan. 
8pm 
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FIRESKY sunrise 
Wondering what makes the tiny circles of ice? 
The sky was glorious this morning, and then a minute later, the color was gone. It was gray and completely overcast. It reminded me to make sure we cherish moments of joy and beauty, because it can change in a moment. 
no street LIGHTS 
Sunrise over St Columbanus Church steeple 6401 S Woodlawn Chicago 
Sunrise- 1/18/22 
Beautiful clouds in the country 
Lincoln Park W 1/18/22 10 minutes 
HIS handiwork out my back window. Just gorgeous! 
South view of frozen Motrose Harbor with city skyline background 
The full moon arrived just as sunset began today. 
Trail time in a Will Co preserve, came across an American Kestrel (& it did take some research time for this ones name) 
Sunrise at Loyola Beach 
Ice formation on pier to lighthouse 
I spotted a coyote in my backyard this morning while outside taking pictures. 
Ice on Rocky Shores of Lake Michigan Sunday 
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Yes I’m going to eat all of the bird seed and No, I’m not afraid of the cat! 
3D standing Frost on my cars windshield 
A Coopers Hawk staying warm in the bright am sunshine 
Paddle boarder on Lake Michigan today – Jan. 16, 2022 
Pancake ice on Lake Michigan 
Captured this Snowy Owl In Milwaukee 
Moon in the east at sunset 
Sunday morning sunrise with a 4 degree temperature presented this amazing sun pillar. 
Morning sun lighting up all the frost on the trees 
Holiday lights reflecting off layer of ice 
It was a cold but beautiful sunset at Marquette Beach Park this evening (near Gary)! 
I was in a tour of currently under construction Wolf Point South Tower (also known as Salesforce Tower). There are views looking north, east, and south. The east view looks at the river heading towards the lake. 
Likes PB suet in the apple tree 
Eagle sighting 
Fire breathing dragon and the ghostly fire snowman 
Hi We took this picture in playa del Carmen. Was a very wild thing to see. We googled it, was curious what causes this? 
Lake Michigan January 12 sunrise 
Chicago sunrise 
Icy covered lake Michigan in Waukegan 
Deer at January Sunset 
Fiery sky over the South Shore tracks – image honoring the grit and grace of the region’s industrial heart. 
Ducks walking on ice at the Diversey Harbor outlet. 
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Dunham Castle built in 1883 by Mark Dunham, whose family became wealthy through their horse business. The area is still surrounded by beautiful homes with many horses! Photo taken the evening of January 9th after the area became coated in a thin layer of ice. 
Beautiful ice formations around the few of Michigan piers 
Beautiful ice formations around the few of Michigan piers 
Beautiful ice formations around the few of Michigan piers 
Beautiful ice formations around the few of Michigan piers 
Beautiful ice formations around the few of Michigan piers 
Beautiful ice formations around the few of Michigan piers 
Chicago Sunset peaking through. 
This evening as the sun was setting I managed to get this picture as the train left! As a passenger of course haha 
Pink Sky Sunset in Huntley IL 
We walked out on the frozen wetlands, close but not disturbing, the beaver dens. Ice frozen at least 5-6” deep. The colors of sunset snd afterglow were incredible. 
We walked out on the frozen wetlands, close but not disturbing, the beaver dens. Ice frozen at least 5-6” deep. The colors of sunset snd afterglow were incredible. 
Beautiful sunset with shiny ice covered snow 
On 01/11/2022 
Taken from Brookfield, IL at 5:03pm 
View from our home backyard with different exposure times 
Shot in Bartlett 
Sunset from my back porch 1/11/22 
No filter, backyard view of the Kankakee River Sunset in Wilmington. 
Sunset out my back window towards the open fields. 
This one from our earlier deep freeze, just before the cold sun faded away. 
A pretty sunset tonight 
The attached photo is courtesy of MARY FIELDS. She is my 80 + year young aunt who has taken on my challenge of photography. We would be delighted if her photo is featured on the next news broadcast. Sincerely, Erica Billings 
Bald Eagle 
Photos of soap bubbles as they froze 
Bald Eagle 
Evening photo of sunset in our backyard, January 10th, 2022. 
Frozen Vegetation 
Two deer opposite Woodridge City Hall 
Winter Lakefront Sunrise 
Winter Lakefront Sunrise 
January Sunrise 
Looking out my front window that overlooks the Oak Meadows Golf Course (2nd hole) in Wood Dale. 
As I was waking up, I looked over and saw this view. It got me out of bed in a hurry! 
Sunset Over Ivy Pond, Fairfield Way – Montgomery 
Sunset Over Ivy Pond, Fairfield Way – Montgomery 
Photos of soap bubbles as they froze 
Sunset Over Ivy Pond, Fairfield Way – Montgomery 
Sunset Over Ivy Pond, Fairfield Way – Montgomery 
Deer in winter with toast 
Mid January winter lake view. 
Stranded over the holidays! 
Clouds coming in this morning 
Looking west, some pretty clouds 
Winter Lakefront Sunrise 
Recent Snowfall has shown more of the June tornado damage to the Greene Valley Forest Preserve 
The frozen pond. 
Cold morning of Lake Michigan 
Beautiful end to a warm sunny day in Key West Florida 
Beautiful end to a warm sunny day in Key West Florida 
Ice formation on the window of the 3 seasons room 
Photos of soap bubbles as they froze 
Four white tailed deer with antlers were walking through Rosehill cemetery. One is prominent in the foreground and the three others in the background. 
Friday evening the 7th of January 
Will county green garden 
Photos of soap bubbles as they froze 
Will county green garden 
Sunrise at the Pratt Ave. Pier in Rogers Park. 
Weimaraner playing in the snow. 
Coyote in snow 
10 cardinals here now 
cold weather bird 
I took this photo at ~7am this morning (1/7), looking southeast from Streeterville. For a second I thought they were giant waves! 
Experimenting with pink drawing ink added to my bubble mixture on this frosty morning. 
Setting Sun mid January 
Smoke on the water! Taken from the Diversey bridge over the Chicago River. 
Cold weather cloud forming on Lake Michigan this morning. 
Cold weather cloud forming on Lake Michigan this morning. 
2 bucks visited our yard feeder 
hungry starlings 
Beautiful male Cardinal sits in my tree closely watching his mate. 
Steam coming off the lake. Waukegan Beach 
Red bird in the snow 
Sunset over the reservoir at West Branch Forest Preserve in DuPage County 
Frigid January day 
Bird feeder jodavies con 
A leaf frozen in the snow makes art by the wind 
Took this picture off of I39 just south of Mendota about 8am this morning 
Walked out in my bare feet just for Tom to catch this beautiful sunrise. (Still can’t feel my toes lol. 
Mid January Sunrise 
Spotted the northern lights over Yorkville IL during the early morning of 1/6/2022 
View from our backyard in Peterborough NH 
Cedar Lake, Indiana on January 5, 2022. The lake is frozen to about 50 yards out. This is pier behind the Sandbar Grill on the eastern shore of the lake. 
Sun going down behind the cold winter clouds! 
A deer is snuggled in a leafy bed behind our house. It has been resting there off and on since the weather turned colder this week. Three other deer also use the leaves we rake into large piles as warm beds. 
December 27, 2021. Foggy morning in what us Morgan Parker’s call “The Prairie” at 116th & Oakley Ave. 
December 27, 2021. Foggy morning in what us Morgan Parker’s call “The Prairie” at 116th & Oakley Ave. 
December 27, 2021. Foggy morning in what us Morgan Parker’s call “The Prairie” at 116th & Oakley Ave. 
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January Sunrise 
Trees, trail, snow, and filtered sun. This is the human social trail through Camp Pine Woods where all the barberry has crept out of the neighborhood and taken over. 
Beautiful snow fall in Oak Forest forest preserve 
Sunny (but chilly) day at Graue Mill 
Sun reflecting on an ice frozen pond and view from a walking path across mini lake 
Sun reflecting on an ice frozen pond and view from a walking path across mini lake 
A sharp-shinned hawk surveys our backyard while it rests on the deck railing. 
Sunrise at Montrose harbor
