Nature

From Cornhuskers to Goat Grazers...

The Northwestern University 'Wildcat' Marching Band travels to support Northwestern Football as they compete at Nebraska on November 4, 2017. Photo by Daniel M. Reck '08 MSEd. Support the Northwestern Bands: Buy Photos and Gifts

Solar Eclipse on August 21, 2017

The moon transits across the sun in the first total solar eclipse seen in the United States in most of a century. The next to be seen in North America will be on April 8, 2024. Photo by Daniel M. Reck.

Solar Eclipse on August 21, 2017

The moon transits across the sun in the first total solar eclipse seen in the United States in most of a century. The next to be seen in North America will be on April 8, 2024. CC photo by Kevin M. Gill.

Solar Eclipse on August 21, 2017

The moon transits across the sun in the first total solar eclipse seen in the United States in most of a century. The next to be seen in North America will be on April 8, 2024. Photo by Daniel M. Reck.

A Slice of the Sun

The moon transits across the sun in the first total solar eclipse seen in the United States in most of a century. The next to be seen in North America will be on April 8, 2024. Photo by Daniel M. Reck.

Solar Eclipse on August 21, 2017

The moon transits across the sun in the first total solar eclipse seen in the United States in most of a century. The next to be seen in North America will be on April 8, 2024. CC photo by Kevin M. Gill.

Solar Eclipse on August 21, 2017

The moon transits across the sun in the first total solar eclipse seen in the United States in most of a century. The next to be seen in North America will be on April 8, 2024. CC photo by Kevin M. Gill.

Bug Out!

Scouts and Venturers encounter interesting creatures of all sizes during the 2013 National Scout Jamboree hosted at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in Mt. Hope, W. Va. Photo by Daniel M. Reck for Jamboree Today, the news service of the 2013 National Scout Jamboree.

Krannert Center in the Snow

A student makes her way through the falling snow in front of the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Photo by Daniel M. Reck.

It's a Turkey of a Day

The wild turkey is native to the forests of North America. The birds are thought to have been named by European merchants, perhaps for their similarity to another imported fowl originating from the vicinity of the nation of Turkey. Photo by Mikkel Bergmann.

Light House Bird House

Waterfowl take up residence on a lonesome man-made island among the Florida Keys. Photo by Daniel M. Reck.

Altgeld Hall

Snow removal crews unbury Altgeld Hall at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, which is home of the mathematics department and previously housed the College of Law. The 1897 structure was added to the National Register of Historic Buildings in 1970. Photo by Daniel M. Reck.

Extrovert

You better be outgoing for this black diamond run at Alta Ski Area near Salt Lake City, Utah. Photo by Daniel M. Reck.

Reflections

The spring sun gleams along the edge of Little Walnut Creek in Putnam County, Indiana. Photo by Daniel M. Reck.

Islemorada Sunset

The final glimmers of sunlight reflect across a bay in Islemorada, Florida. Photo by Daniel M. Reck.

Winter's Wrath

Tree branches are encased in ice in the aftermath of a winter storm in central Indiana. Photo by Daniel M. Reck.

Ice Prison

A seed is encapsulated in layers of ice in the aftermath of the winter storm that struck central Indiana on January 6-7, 2005. Photo by Daniel M. Reck.

Bloomin'

A flower blooms brightly in the Chicago suburbs. Photo by Daniel M. Reck.

Little Birdie

A small bird takes refuge in the shady branches of a tree. Photo by Daniel M. Reck.

Tweet This

The budgerigar, or parakeet, is found wild throughout the drier parts of Australia where the species has survived harsh inland conditions for the last five million years. Photo by Daniel M. Reck.

Fine Feathered Friend

The budgerigar, or parakeet, is found wild throughout the drier parts of Australia where the species has survived harsh inland conditions for the last five million years. Photo by Daniel M. Reck.

Look Into My Eyes

Watch out, this feline is keeping a close eye on you. Photo by Daniel M. Reck.