One of the best parts of writing for Only in Your State is that I get to look at beautiful photos. I’ve discovered that there are some really, really, really good photographers lurking in Illinois. So I’ve rounded up thirteen of the best shots of Illinois I have discovered during my time writing. Enjoy!

1. Love this shot of the inside of a covered bridge in Channahon.
Tripp/Flickr
2. Love this shot of lightning over Peoria.
Joe Vahling/Flickr
3. Awesome shot of a rainbow over a farm in McLean County.
Tim/Flickr
4. What a great shot of storm clouds forming over Chicago skyscrapers.
Doug Siefken/Flickr
5. Can't stop looking at this photograph of a sunset in Springfield.
Jeremy Wilburn/Flickr
6. Illinois has some beautiful sunflowers, like the ones captured here in Rockton.
jim simonson/Flickr

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7. This is one of my favorite pictures of Lake Michigan.
David Ohmer/Flickr
8. I'm not usually a big fan of "Bean" pictures, but I love it set against the autumn trees.
Anne Swoboda/Flickr
9. The only thing that would make this picture look more magical is fairy dust. This sunburst was captured at Burnridge Forest Preserve (Gilberts).
James Jordan/Flickr
10. Cool shot of a Metra train leaving the Hinsdale train station.
Tony Fischer/Flickr
11. What's more patriotic than a bald eagle?
Nautresfan1226/Flickr
12. Equally patriotic shot of fireworks in Springfield.
Dan/Flickr
13. This artist did a great job of getting this shot of the sky in South Elgin.
Chris Bartnik/Flickr

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