The Weisel family of Glenwood recently took a trip down south, and Amanda Weisel of Glenwood brought back this eerie and beautiful photo. Spanish moss hangs from the trees in this foggy, mysterious swamp scene captured at a recent trip to New Orleans. A mother deer and her spotted fawn wander side-by-side through the tall greenery in this sweet wildlife moment. Joyce George Watts of Buffalo spotted the pair blending right into the leafy summer foliage. Mary Carlson of Mountai

Charlie Ruckheim of Parkers Prairie captured the soft glow of a winter sunrise peeking through the snowy branches. Maggie Gray of Fairfax showcases the quiet majesty of local wildlife in this beautiful winter portrait. Gail Kloos of Donnelly spotted these two deer staying alert while camouflaged in the late-season brush. John Carr of Monticello caught the sky in its golden hour in this incredible shot of a Maple Lake sunset. This “White Winter Beauty” was documented in Hancoc

Winter is a beautiful season if you can get through all of the snow. Kristie Flachmeyer of Litchfield, Minn. shared this photo of pine tree branches dusted with fresh-fallen snow with a winter-white church in the background. Here is a stunning photo of the Nan Lian garden’s golden pavilion and red bridge in Hong Kong. Taken by Muriel Coulter of Tracy, Minn. while on her Japan trip. Steve Boogaard of Marshall, Minn. was on an Alaska trip with family and captured many photos to

This albino deer is famous in the area of Father Hennepin State Park in Isle, Minn., and John Bodenhamer of Lonsdale was lucky enough to capture this beautiful image of her. Christmas trees always seem to bring extra magic to this otherwise cold and dark season, as seen by this little girl admiring her grandma’s work, captured by Grandma Susan Peterson of Long Prairie. Man’s best friend is happy as ever, seen here cuddling up with her human dad. This adorable moment of Jeff R

Get a close look at these stain glass windows. These are the Gelman Windows found in San Juan, Tex., photographed by Elaine and Gary Wood of Alexandria, Minn. Kimberly Halpin of Princeton, Minn. captured these pretty pinecones clinging to long green needles growing in Plymouth. I’m sure the sap and pine needles smell just like the holidays. This stunning hour-long exposure photograph was taken in Grand Marais in Northern Minn. at the Fall River Waterfall, and centers around t

This majestic bald eagle stands proudly over his dinner in front of Jeff Stave’s home in Brainerd, Minn.  This exciting cookout at a restaurant was a part of a fall colors tour through Michigan, taken by Michael Sanoski of Cushing, Minn. The fall time is harvest time! This combine is hard at work collecting stalks of corn in Big Stone, sent in by Jim Foster. Autumn leaves on this maple tree are in full flush this year, sent in by Sue Taylor from Hitterdahl, Minn. There’s noth

A charming guardian keeps watch over the yard in this delightful Halloween setup from Toni Hazel of Forada, Minn. With a jack-o’-lantern head, flannel shirt, and even a crow for company, this scarecrow is more festive than fearsome. Sue and Todd Taylor of Hitterdahl, Minn., shared this photo showcasing a fiery display of fall color. The leaves in their backyard seem to be putting on a grand finale before winter, glowing in rich shades of orange and red. Mary Carlson of Mounta

Busy bee on duty! Catherine Craddock of Mankato snapped this lovely photo of a bumblebee collecting pollen from a yellow coneflower. A moment of nature’s hard work in action. A graceful family outing. Sue Taylor of Hitterdahl caught this adorable snapshot of two adult swans escorting their fluffy cygnets across a glassy pond. The cuteness floats right along. Now that’s dedication to the shot! Ruby Graves of Clara City got creative with this fiery photo, lying low to capture t

A peaceful stroll through the woods makes for the perfect afternoon. Sharla and Doug Bengtson of Wood Lake captured this quiet moment of...