St. Charles, Illinois

St. Charles, Illinois is a picturesque city with plenty of opportunities for photographers to capture stunning images. The historic downtown district features a variety of unique and charming buildings, many of which date back to the 19th century, and provide a great backdrop for architectural photography.

The Fox River, which runs through the city, offers photographers the chance to capture beautiful landscapes and nature scenes, as well as stunning reflections of the city's skyline. The Fox River Trail is a great spot for capturing action shots of cyclists and runners, as well as capturing the natural beauty of the river and surrounding areas.

St. Charles is also home to several parks and natural areas, such as Pottawatomie Park and the Leroy Oakes Forest Preserve, which provide ample opportunities for nature and wildlife photography.

The city hosts several annual festivals and events throughout the year, such as the Scarecrow Fest, which offers photographers the chance to capture unique and creative scarecrow designs, and the St. Charles Fine Art Show, which provides a great opportunity to capture stunning works of art and interact with artists.

Overall, St. Charles, Illinois is a great destination for photographers looking to capture a wide variety of subjects, from historic architecture to natural landscapes and wildlife, to vibrant cultural events and festivals.

"Ēkwabet" Public Art in St. Charles, Illinois.

Designed and created by sculptor Guy J. Bellaver, this imposing sculpture was installed along the riverfront in 1988 and means “Watching Over”.

Pottawatomie Park Pavilion at Sunrise

Early morning light illuminates the Pottawatomie Park Pavilion in late April of 2023.

Early Fall Morning at the St. Charles, Illinois Municipal Building

Morning sun lighting up the municipal building in early fall 2022.

"Reflections" Public Art by Guy J. Bellaver

One of the many pieces of public art in town, Reflections was created by local artist Guy J. Bellaver to honor Volunteerism.

Vibrant Fall Sunrise at the Municipal Center

After a night of heavy rain the clouds cleared just enough to let the sunrise shine through.

Warm Sun and Long Shadows at Pottawatomie Park

Warm sunlight casts long shadows over the Pavilion at Pottawatomie Park. Taken from an altitude of 160 ft.

The St. Charles Police Department Building

A modern building in a historic town

St. Charles at Blue Hour Panorama

Looking north over downtown St. Charles at Blue Hour. The panorama is created from merging 21 high resolution photos.

Early Autumn in St. Charles

Looking over St. Charles, Illinois from an altitude of 300 ft.

Above the Fog in Early Fall

Flying at 200 ft above the fog was unreal. As the sun came over the horizon the fog lit up with a heavenly glow.

The Sons of Charlemagne

The "Sons of Charlemagne" watching over another dawn from the Main Street bridge in St. Charles, Illinois.

Looking West as the Storm Clears in Late Fall

The storm cleared just in time to let the setting sun shine through and light up the beautiful fall colors in downtown St. Charles, Illinois.

The Storm Clears at Dawn

After a night of rain, the storm clouds began to clear and open up to some amazing early morning sunlight. As the clouds moved south, the haze over the fox river valley lit up with a beautiful gold and magenta glow.