Controlled burn for an Illinois Prairie
Great Blue Heron landing in a small lake
A sugar maple in its autumn splendor in Coral Woods Conservation Area
Short-eared owl on a hunt with the setting sun
Bumblebee with rim light in flight to another flower
Short-billed Dowitchers coming in for a landing
Bobolink in flight
Male Ruby-throated Hummingbird in flight above the flowers
Great Horned Owl peering out from its nest
Dutchman's Breeches wildflowers
Red-winged Blackbird riding on a Sandhill Crane
Red-winged Blackbird in flight above the reeds
Autumn trail in Matthiesen State Park in Illinois
Northern Illinois IV | Description
Northern Illinois Gallery IV highlights the evolving character of northern Illinois through changing seasons and shifting moods. From golden autumn tones to crisp winter scenes and soft spring light, this collection reflects the region’s ever-changing canvas and the timeless beauty that unfolds across its familiar terrain.