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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. 
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Sunny day shows off the beautiful colors of this Korean Ornamental Pear Tree in Green Bay,WI 
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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 
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Sunset from the U.P Monday evening. 
Nature’s beauty 
Lake Forest Lakeshore trail 
Squirrel begins pumpkin carving party early 
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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 
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Picture of changing leaves on the Peshtigo River near Peshtigo WI 
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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! 
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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 
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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 
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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. 
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St Joseph Michigan sunset, with west coast smoke 
Caught this little one in the tree by our balcony! 
Beautiful evenings over this weekend! 
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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 
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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) 
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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. 
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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. 
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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. 
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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 
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Praying Matis hanging out with me in the backyard enjoying a nice, warm Summer day! 
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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 
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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 
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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. 
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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 
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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. 
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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. 
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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 
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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 
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Hummingbird In Flight at Feeder 
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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 
Early morning fog coming off the Fox River, morning temp was 39 degrees, water temp was 64 
A Smokey sunrise and 6 egrets fishing for breakfast and a pair of geese taking flight on this early autumn morning! Photos taken from our deck, overlooking the Fox River and River Mist Pond in OSWEGO. 
Sunrise over Springbrook Prairie in Naperville 
Deer looking at a handsome guy 
Today’s Sunset on Chicago Avenue 
Sunset in Pentwater 
This is a migrating visitor to the South Pond in Lincoln Park 
Leaves changing 
Bee gathering pollen 
Lake Michigan swim at sunrise. 
Thistles in front of the sunset. 
Photos from my trip to Goodenow Forest Preserve (see my blog diamondlifeadventures) 
Photos from my trip to Goodenow Forest Preserve (see my blog diamondlifeadventures) 
Photos from my trip to Goodenow Forest Preserve (see my blog diamondlifeadventures) 
This was the sunset over Lake Superior and a camp visitor at the Porkies last week. 
Dream like mist stretching across the field of wildflowers. 
Like being in a Monet painting with the ground mist and soft pink sunlight. 
When the fish aren’t biting, enjoy the view! From the poem “Trees” by Joyce Kilmer – Poems are made by fools like me. But only God can make a tree. 
Before thistle blooms 
We visited Bad Lands in South Dakota on July 4th 2020. It was scenic despite thunder and rain. 
Sparrows taking a bath. 
from the shore of pawpaw lake 
Meet Barbie. She decided to be a model and smile for me. 
Early morning sunrise at camp lake in wisconsin. 
Meep The Lovebird is taking in some fresh air on the first day of Fall 
Fall colors up north 
fall colors in Wisconsin Northwoods 
One of the last monarchs before migrating. 
Sunrise over Minooka field. Cool weather brings ground fog in the mornings. 
Early morning sun. Glorious 60F weather. 
Sunrise in Elburn 
Little Smoky Lake 
Sunset, Indiana Dunes, Autumnal Equinox, 9-22-2020, 6:42 PM, Two photos, Holding Sun with Left Hand 🖐☀️ 
Sandhill Cranes 
Combine and tractor in field 
Dragonfly checking to see if corn is drying down for harvest 
This sun dog is so bright, it casts a reflection on the Chippewa Flowage near Hayward, WI. 
Beautiful pics from the great north woods 
Coronavirus pumpkins 
A great welcome home to the Windy City on approach to Midway this evening. (9/24) PS, Tom say hi to the roomie for me! 
Crew team practices on Bangs Lake regularly at sunset 
We found this friend on our gate today enjoying the weather. We knew Micah would love to see this. =) 
Fall sunset 
beauty of nature 
Relaxing at Rosewood Beach 
Walked right up to get himself a snack! 
flowers 
Humming Bird with Zinnia
