Cold Hose Water, Graduating Seniors And Flying In Unison: IL In Photos

ILLINOIS — Take a look through this set of images from across Illinois. We're seeing many great opportunities for readers to get some memorable photographs throughout the state this spring.

To have your photo potentially featured on Patch, send it to Eric DeGrechie at eric.degrechie@patch.com. We just ask that you make sure the photo you send is one you have taken personally, and allow Patch to use on all platforms. Include your name for credit and a brief description of the photo, including where it was taken.

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Jennifer Carusi photographed this deer recently at Rock Run Preserve in Joliet.

Student Carla Erdey got this great shot of graduating seniors from the Homewood-Flossmoor Class of 2023 sitting in the HF formation, a school tradition.

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Kim Stone sent in this colorful photo she took of a rose from a rose bush in Worth.

Stan Lester, 80, who calls himself a hobbyist photographer, got this wonderful shot recently at Gallery Park in Glenview using his Panasonic Lumix FZ80 camera. "I try to go outdoors regularly and do some walking and photo taking. I’m quite proud of some of my shots and I’d love to share them with others. Here is an example which was shown on TV by one of the weather people," Lester told Patch.

Thank you for all the beautiful photo submissions!