A vibrant Chicago cityscape features a variety of modern skyscrapers and high-rise buildings against a clear blue sky. The foreground is dominated by a calm body of water where boats can be seen.
The Nicholas J Melas Centennial Fountain in Chicago IL, large multi-tiered fountain cascades water down its circular steps. Vibrant pink flowers hang from the railing enhancing the picturesque setting.
One of Kingston NY's quaint restaurants with outdoor seating decorated with green foliage in decorative pots. A folded white stand holding a menu is placed in front, inviting passersby to explore the culinary offerings.
A single pale lily is shown with its petals open to showcase a distinct array of stamens and pistil. Yellow lilies symbolize thankfulness, joy and friendship.
A Julia butterfly is perched gracefully on a bright orange flower with its wings slightly open. Julia butterflies are common throughout the southeastern United States. They can also be found in tropical regions of Central American, the Caribbean and South America.
The Noon Meal Formation at the Annapolis Naval Academy is held weather permitting weekdays during the academic year and Monday through Saturday during Plebe Summer. Plebe Summer is the summer new midshipmen begin their four-year program. Here we see the USNA band leaving the Noon Meal Formation.
A bouquet of white daisies with yellow centers is presented against a pale blue background. White daisies represent purity and innocence with their fresh appearance.
These little purple dwarf irises are always among the first flowers of spring, often blooming while snow is still on the ground. Their delicate beauty is perfect for this rendition of an iris heart.
In the 18th and 19th century, metal plaques called fire insurance marks with the emblem of an insurance company were attached to the front of an insured building as a guide to the insurance company's fire brigade. This was before there were a municipal fire services. This particular fire mark was for the Fireman's Insurance Company.