What These 15 Illinois Photographers Captured Will Blow You Away – Part 5

The natural beauty of our state never ceases to amaze me, especially during this time of year. It is just so beautiful outside. Thank you again for snapping gorgeous photos from across the state. Here are fifteen of this week's best.

1. What an absolutely fabulous shot of the Route 17 bridge over the Illinois River!

2. What a great shot of the iconic Indian Head Rock at Mississippi Palisades State Park in Savanna.

3. We love the framing in this shot of Allerton Park (Monticello).

4. These fall colors in Claremont are among the brightest we've seen this season.

5. Who doesn't want to travel down this country road in Milledgeville, IL?

6. The Eagle Cliff Overlook at Starved Rock State Park offers one of the best points from which to see the glory of the Illinois River.

7. Who wouldn't want to travel over the Savanna Bridge for a chance to see this shot of the Mississippi in autumn?

8. Incredible fog lingers at dawn in Jo Daviess County.

9. Who knew this beautiful park (Lake Shore East Park) was hiding right in downtown Chicago?

10. This shot of sunrise at Lake Carroll looks like something out of a fairy tale.

11. Intense clouds make for a great shot in Coles County.

12. We love how pretty the trees look in the water in this shot taken at Crawford County Forest.

13. Fall has dominated the country in Oswego, Illinois.

14. We love this country shot off of Hamilton Road in Bloomington.

15. Leaves come in all sorts of colors in Effingham, Illinois.

Do you have your own breathtaking photo of Illinois to share? Send it in through email at [email protected], or share it with us on the Only in Illinois Facebook page!