Weather

"I received these, and they are beautiful," wrote Betty Burley about the "floral treasure" she received from Tiny's Flowers...

"The steaming hot sun pierces through the morning sunrise on Thornton-Lansing Road and Stoney Island," wrote Connie Simon during Thursday's extreme heat. (Photo: Connie Simon)

"A look at the sun from the side mirror of my truck," wrote Jen Arnold on Monday evening. "Jasmine (Jen's 15-year-old daughter) captured this one, and I love it."

Above and below: "The stunning glow in the sky at 8 p.m. as the sun set," wrote Steven Carr on Monday evening. "I was facing West on 188th Street on the front porch." (Photos: Steven Carr)

"Beautiful hibiscus in my front yard," wrote Gina Franklin. In addition to being dramatic and beautiful, hibiscus plants are also highly attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies. (Photo: Gina Franklin)

"This morning [August 18], I found this Monarch caterpillar on a Common Milkweed plant in my garden," wrote Diane Lund....

After reading an article from Block Club Chicago about the Air Force Thunderbirds refueling before the Air and Water Show, Cathy White noticed this plane flying over Lansing on Sunday...

"I told her even an eight-year-old might be a published photographer," said Wilma. (Photo: Phoebe Rose)

"Peeking through the trees, a tranquil anticipation of autumn's kaleidoscope," wrote Betty Burley when she submitted this weather photo earlier this week. (Photo: Betty Burley)

Grandma Cathy White and her grandson O.M. — both of whose photography has been published in The Lansing Journal — were among the first to purchase a Published Photographer t-shirt to celebrate the designation....

"Strange weather makes for strange tomatoes!" wrote Lansing resident Dave Franklin when he sent a couple photos of the harvest from his garden. (Photo: David Franklin)

Wilma Straatman spotted a red-tailed hawk perched on top of the Buffalo Wild Wings sign near State Line and Ridge. "Then another winged creature, perhaps a large crow, tried to dive bomb the hawk, but...

Sunrays burst through cloud cover over 186th Street, seen from the far west edge of town. (Photo: Melanie Jongsma)

A row of cardinal flowers lines the bank of a detention pond near Lansing Woods. (Photo: Melanie Jongsma)

"Was out walking at lunchtime on August 11th in the alleyway near Arcadia Avenue when I captured this bit of nature in the suburbs," wrote Daniel Cuthbert when he submitted this photo. "I thought the title 'Suburban Nature' fit well!" (Photo: Daniel Cuthbert)