Gary Schultz of Browerville captured this towering storm cloud near Bertha, with a flash of lightning glowing from deep inside. Looks like it was quite an impressive sight.
Tom Frisk of St. Peter photographed this bald eagle perched high above the Blazing Star Trail. Against the clear blue sky, it had the perfect vantage point to view the surrounding area.
Janice Nord of Milaca and her grandsons teamed up to cut onions, with safety goggles ready for the occasion. Judging by the reaction in the background, those onions were still putting up quite a fight.
Gayle Colehour of Mora enjoyed this peaceful evening at Lake Itasca State Park, where calm water reflected the clouds and surrounding trees. It was a beautiful day to slow down and enjoy the view.
Joan Costello of Clear Lake came across this impressive field of sunflowers stretching toward the horizon. Thousands of bright yellow blooms certainly make for a cheerful summer view.
Sherry Nicholson of Elk River captured a monarch just before its big transformation was complete. With its orange and black wings already visible through the chrysalis, it won’t be long before this butterfly is ready to fly.
Grace Picka of New Prague shared this photo of her grandson enjoying a generous helping of cotton candy at the county fair.
Ron Cram of Canby took a close-up look at the spotted petals of a tiger lily. In black and white, this flower takes on a stunning high contrast look.
Doug and Sharla Bengtson of Wood Lake caught this blue jay grabbing a bite from the bird feeder. With a peanut already in its beak, this visitor looks ready to take its snack and head back to her favorite branch in the trees
Judy Kulset of New London captured a monarch butterfly fluttering above a colorful patch of zinnias. Looks like it has so many bright blooms to choose from, where to start?
Mary Hanson of Willmar captured this colorful sunset glowing behind the trees. The streaks of pink and orange made for a beautiful ending to the day.
Diana Kroells of Hamburg caught this raccoon helping herself to the suet feeder after dark after finishing some grape jelly left for the orioles.
Joyce Watts of Buffalo captured this colorful dragonfly taking a brief rest. The intricate patterns in its wings are especially striking up close.
Al Batt of Hartland captured this bright male cardinal stopping by the feeder for a meal. His vivid red feathers make him an easy visitor to appreciate against the summer greenery.
Ralph Hinnenkamp of Melrose noticed these young maple leaves already showing plenty of red among the summer green. Their changing colors offer a small preview of the season still to come.
Jan Nygaard of Fergus Falls shared her grandson Eli’s photo of the barn cat settling into the nesting boxes with all of the hens.
Maribeth Noyes of Starbuck captured her bright pink hibiscus showing off its large summer blooms that seem to keep coming day after day.
Megan Anderson of Fergus Falls spotted this impressive bird of prey stopping for a visit. Perched comfortably in the sunshine, it seemed content to hang around for a while.
Marilyn Johnson of Wheaton caught this kitty enjoying a nap in an unusual spot along the porch railing. When you are comfortable enough, almost anywhere can become a good place for an afternoon snooze.
Bonnie Del Greco of Pelican Rapids, Minn., shared this creative garden filled with colorful flowers and repurposed musical instruments. The old horns and woodwinds add plenty of personality among the summer blooms.
Sue & Todd Taylor of Hitterdahl, Minn., shared this cheerful garden scene where colorful rooster decorations stand among the bright yellow lilies. They look right at home keeping watch over the flowers.
Barb Kersting of Litchfield, Minn., captured this dragonfly emerging from its larval stage. Its fresh green coloring makes this brief stage of transformation especially interesting to see up close.
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