“Nature’s Harmony” – November 2-30, 2023 – Woodridge Public Library
The Morton Arboretum Photographic Society (MAPS) is a community of artists dedicated to exploring and detailing the world through photographic images. MAPS members are photographers who freely share their expertise and passion for nature and the art of capturing compelling and artistic images.
MAPS will hold an exhibit, “Nature’s Harmony” at the Woodridge Public Library for the entire month of November 2023. Our talented members will have the opportunity to display a total of 50 images inspired by nature. Their fine art images will provide unique insight into the beautiful diversity of habitats, animals, waters, skies, trees, plants, landscapes and geology of planet earth.
For complete details, including submission instructions, see the Exhibit Prospectus.
Important Dates
September 17-30
Submit images for exhibit using the Google form link.
September 30
Notify artists whose second image will be exhibited.
November 1, 5-8 PM
Drop off images at library.
November 2
Hang the exhibit from 9am – 12pm – Exhibit opens at 1pm.
November 3
Artist’s Reception at the Library from 6-8 pm.
November 30
Exhibit closes – Pick up artwork 9-11am.
Past 2023 Exhibits
Morton Arboretum Photographic Society Nature Photography Exhibit – May
Fifty two photographers exhibited 152 beautiful fine art images at the 2023 annual exhibit at the Morton Arboretum Cudahy Rooom from May 6 through 8. Over 900 visitors enjoyed the photographs which included images of The Morton Arboretum, the Midwest, U.S. and international locations.
The Morton Arboretum Photographic Society (MAPS) is a community of artists dedicated to exploring and detailing the world through photographic images. The Society is composed of professional and amateur photographers who freely share their expertise and passion for nature and the art of capturing compelling and artistic images.
Inspired by The Morton Arboretum’s dedication to protecting the environment and being the “Champion of Trees”, this photographic fine art exhibit provides unique insight into the beautiful diversity of habitats, animals, waters, skies, trees, plants, landscapes and geology of planet earth.
Most of the photographs are available for purchase. To contact the artist, complete the Photographer Contact Form by clicking on the link at the bottom of the page.
Click on any image to view the photographs submitted for the annual 2023 MAPS Nature Photography Exhibit.
People
Dharma Alagaratnam: Bleeding HeartsDharma Alagaratnam: Brahminy Kite with FishDharma Alagaratnam: Brahminy KiteNancy Almeida: Ruby RedsNancy Almeida: Field of TulipsFrancesca Antonaci: Eerie ForestFrancesca Antonaci: Still HummingbirdFrancesca Antonaci: Grasshopper at RestMark Bates: Winter’s ColorsMark Bates: Mystic VMark Bates: Moon Set at Sun RiseMark Bates: Setting MoonDarcy Berg: Venus Slipper OrchidDarcy Berg: Into the QuietDarcy Berg: Fire on the PrairieDarcy Berg: RedGreg Blue: Lauren’s MoonDiane Bodkin: Blue LobeliaDiane Bodkin: Soloist and ChorusDiane Bodkin: Aspens Along Bear CreekJim Bodkin: Swift Smoky Mountain StreamJim Bodkin: Painted Desert ExpanseJim Bodkin: Regal RedwoodsChris Brashaw: Nature’s TiffanyChris Brashaw: Burst of ColorChris Brashaw: Fountain of YouthNancy Brejc: White Peacock ButterflyNancy Brej: American White PelicansNancy Brej: Elsa was hereNancy Brej: Marsh MarigoldsMaura Carlisle: Portrait of a Bald EagleMaura Carlisle: Stunning OrchidMaura Carlisle: Snowy RobinMaura Carlisle: Stunning OrchidJessica Cepele: Lost SunsetJessica Cepele: ContrastJessica Cepele: Still StandingDiana Chrisman: PopdropsDiana Chrisman: Lunar IcelandDiana Chrisman: Varnish in the Golden HourMaria Rosa Costanzo: Komodo DragonMaria Rosa Costanzo: Schizomussaenda Henryi Charles Derus: Morning on the GlacierCharles Derus: I Heart MinnesotaCharles Derus: Lake Superior Sea CaveCharles Derus: Cypress FallBob Dietz: Guarding the NestBob Dietz: The Nest BuilderBob Dietz: Empty NestersBill Dixon: UntitledBill Dixon: Pause and ReflectBill Dixon: Desert Pastel #3David Evans: Water GardenDavid Evans: Parancistrocerus leionotusDavid Evans: Great Blue HeronDavid Evans: Cloud WavesChristine Foley: DaisyChris Foley: Night Sky over Organ MountainsChristine Foley: Mexican JayJohn Franzen: The Cactus FlowerJohn Franzen: The Tide PoolJohn Franzen: Sandhill CranesJohn Franzen: The Hungry CoyoteClaudia Frost: Gem in ClevelandClaudia Frost: Cave PointClaudia Frost: EleganceClaudia Frost: PorcupinesVida Gilvydis: Gladiolus “Purple Flora”Vida Gilvydis: Sparkle and ShineVida Gilvydis: Gladiolus “Peach Melba”Lawrence Golla: Morning MistLawrence Golla: Bright MorningLinda S. Haynes: Peek-A-BlueLinda S. Haynes: First GlimpseLinda S. Haynes: Desert RespiteJan Ivaska: Textured BeautyJan Ivaska: Falls Through the PinesJan Ivaska: The Eagle has Landed.Jan Ivaska: Fall ReflectionsDavid Jagodzinski: Woodland Sun RaysDavid Jagodzinski: Dramatic Blue-Eyed GrassDavid Jagodzinski: Striped CoralrootDavid Jagodzinski: Early RiseJoan Kalmanek: Rear View DahliaJoan Kalmanek: Flamingo DuoJoan Kalmanek: DragonflyJoan Kalmanek: Taking FlightHartmut Kannegiesser: West Side SkiesHartmut Kannegiesser: Group of White PoplarsShelley Korth: Great Blue Heron at Lake MarmoShelley Korth: Heron Spearing BluegillJack Kreger: CaretakersJack Kreger: Winter MorningJack Kreger: Sterling AfternoonJack Kreger: Pen and Cygnets at LunchDulcey Lima: Foggy Morning in the Spruce PlotDulcey Lima: Earthly ArtistryDulcey Lima: Birch Cathedral on the Hemlock TrailDulcey Lima: Seasons of the SchulenbergJoe Lunn: JungfraujochJoe Lunn: Croatian WaterfallSusan Lunn: Orchid in the RoundJack Martin: AlertJack Martin: Roseate SpoonbillJack Martin: Doublemint TwinsJim Matos: Kirjufell ReflectionJim Matos: Sunset at Steptoe Butte, Palouse, WAMary Mehl: Echeveria Mary Mehl: Orchid SwirlsMary Mehl: Bryce Canyon ArchMary Mehl: Sunlit ArchWilliam Miotek: The RumbleWilliam Miotek: Squall BurstWilliam Miotek: Frosty DawnMarcia Nye: Pink TulipsMarcia Nye: Hummingbird at Butterfly BushMarcia Nye: Monarch on Butterfly BushTim O’Brien: Merida ReflectionTim O’Brien: Drops of SpringTim O’Brien: Aspen WavesTimothy Patrick: Harper RoadTimothy Patrick: Mallard Lake SunriseTimothy Patrick: Prince William SoundRobert Potter III: White Pelicans Taking FlightLauren Rapinchuk: Good Maui MorningLauren S. Rapinchuk: Fields of SunshineLauren S. Rapinchuk: Rainbow RiverS. Louis Rathe: American White Ibis in FlightS. Louis Rathe: Sunset in the EvergladesCheryl Rausch: Dearest Lilac #1Cheryl Rausch: Dearest Lilac 2Cheryl Rausch: Dearest Lilac 3Leanne Sardiga: The Elephant CheetahLeanne Sardiga: SlippersLeanne Sardiga: The DancerDavid Schooley: Misty MorningDavid Schooley: SwansSally Strong: Here Kitty KittySally Strong: Singing the Song of my PeopleSally Strong: Not all Roses are RedJoan Trushin: Golden GroveJoan Trushin: ReflectionJoan Trushin: ReverieJan van Leijenhorst: TulipsBarb Wendel: Sky BreathBarb Wendel: TransitionBarbWendel: LureKen Wickham: FallenKen Wickham: FrozenBarbara Work: GracefulBarbara Work: Early Evening on the BeachBarbara Work: Silver Springs Falls
Thank you for viewing the 20232 Morton Arboretum Photographic Society’s Annual Nature Photography Exhibit!
Thank you for viewing the 2023 Morton Arboretum Photographic Society’s Annual Nature Photography Exhibit!
For more information about MAPS, or if you have interest in contacting any of the artists, click on the links below.
Please feel free to explore our website! To view more work by MAPS photographers that have provided a link to their website, click Member Websites. To learn more about MAPS and how to become a member, visit the Home and Aboutpages.
Opening Artists Reception – May 5
Snapshots of a few of those who attended the Opening Artists Reception: