"Signs of Spring" Photo Contest

Congratulations to the winners of our "Signs of Spring" Photo Contest! All the entries can be viewed in this Flickr gallery. Judging was extremely difficult, but we narrowed down our choices to the following photos that depict various aspects of the magical tranformation from winter to spring. Please note that all participants were limited to winning in only one category.

First Signs of Spring - Morton Arboretum, Lisle

Wildlife - Photographer's Deck, Woodridge

Plants, Cultivated - Photographer's Garden, Woodridge

Scenic Landscapes - Morton Arboretum, Lisle 

Bodies of Water - Crabtree Nature Center, Barrington

Macro - Photographer's Garden, Lemont

Travel - Biltmore Estate, Asheville, North Carolina

Sunrises and Sunsets - View From Woodridge Public Library

Symbols of the Season - Kuipers Family Farm, Maple Park

Focus on Color - Cantigny Park, Wheaton