Can I start this post just by thanking you all? It is hard to even keep up with all of the photos people from across our state are submitting to the Only in Illinois Facebook page. And you’re not just submitting any photos–these are truly awesome shots. Your submissions make this community great. So hey, we need to highlight some of this week’s favorite shots. Here is a look at another 20.
- Crystal took this shot of evening storm clouds approaching.
Courtesy of Crystal Slaunwhite This was shot in rural Dixon, Illinois.
- Who doesn’t think a covered bridge is beautiful?
Donna Niemann/Facebook This one is in Cowden, Illinois.
- What a great shot of the Chester Bridge.
Jimmy Jay/Facebook This shot taken in Chester, Illinois, of course.
- Industry meets geology.
Al Brimeyer/Facebook The East Dubuque Rail Tunnel operates under the Mississippi River Trail Bluff.
- Look at that big sun!
Tonia DeLong/Facebook And the orange sky isn’t bad looking, either. 🙂
- Isn’t this shot of a tree at sunset gorgeous?
Sara Jamaica/Facebook This photo was taken at Lake Shelbyville.
- This amazing shot showcases a storm transpiring in the distance down the Mississippi River.
Henry Matthiessen III/Facebook This still doesn’t answer our question of whether it is even possible to take a bad photograph at Mississippi Palisades Park.
- As the sun sets, this doe continues to trek.
Tom Franke/Facebook This shot was taken at Springfield Wildlife Sanctuary.
- We’re not sure where Lori saw this awesome sunset, but we sure are glad she grabbed a camera.
Lori Lynn Parkin/Facebook As the caption of the photo reads: “Just enjoy the moment.”
- The harvest is upon us.
Mark Daggett/Facebook This photo was taken in Danforth, Illinois.
- Joe took this photo of the South Branch of the Chicago River in the evening.
Joe Balynas/Facebook This is as viewed from 22nd Street.
- Boy, does this photo scream “ILLINOIS!”
Jeff Slamp/Facebook This shot was taken in Davis, Illinois.
- This is an awesome sunset shot near Mazon.
Mark Daggett/Facebook We love that great pink sky.
- It’s not the destination, but the journey.
Travis Guthman/Facebook Love this shot taken on Route 17 in Central Illinois.
- Check out this gorgeous sunrise that Leslie captured.
Leslie Armstrong/Facebook This shot was taken at Mineola Bay of Fox Lake.
- This is a truly incredible reflection shot of Chicago caught in the bean.
terren/Flickr When taken properly, these Bean photos can be pretty amazing.
- This is a great shot of our beautiful dome at the Illinois State Capitol.
David Wilson/Flickr In Springfield, Illinois.
- Lake Michigan looks a whole lot like an infinity pool here.
Giuseppe Milo/Flickr I also love these shades of blue…so pretty!
- Look at this gorgeous sunburst over a parking lot.
Kari M. Schramm/Facebook Photo shot in Pontiac, IL.
- Living and dead enjoy this sunset over Hill Prairie Cemetery.
Michelle Reid Borland/Facebook This shot was taken just north of Sparta.
Keep submitting those photos! And check back to see if your shot was featured.
Courtesy of Crystal Slaunwhite
This was shot in rural Dixon, Illinois.
Donna Niemann/Facebook
This one is in Cowden, Illinois.
Jimmy Jay/Facebook
This shot taken in Chester, Illinois, of course.
Al Brimeyer/Facebook
The East Dubuque Rail Tunnel operates under the Mississippi River Trail Bluff.
Tonia DeLong/Facebook
And the orange sky isn’t bad looking, either. 🙂
Sara Jamaica/Facebook
This photo was taken at Lake Shelbyville.
Henry Matthiessen III/Facebook
This still doesn’t answer our question of whether it is even possible to take a bad photograph at Mississippi Palisades Park.
Tom Franke/Facebook
This shot was taken at Springfield Wildlife Sanctuary.
Lori Lynn Parkin/Facebook
As the caption of the photo reads: “Just enjoy the moment.”
Mark Daggett/Facebook
This photo was taken in Danforth, Illinois.
Joe Balynas/Facebook
This is as viewed from 22nd Street.
Jeff Slamp/Facebook
This shot was taken in Davis, Illinois.
We love that great pink sky.
Travis Guthman/Facebook
Love this shot taken on Route 17 in Central Illinois.
Leslie Armstrong/Facebook
This shot was taken at Mineola Bay of Fox Lake.
terren/Flickr
When taken properly, these Bean photos can be pretty amazing.
David Wilson/Flickr
In Springfield, Illinois.
Giuseppe Milo/Flickr
I also love these shades of blue…so pretty!
Kari M. Schramm/Facebook
Photo shot in Pontiac, IL.
Michelle Reid Borland/Facebook
This shot was taken just north of Sparta.
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