Lens on the Lake 2023 Winners

by | Oct 2023

Mni Sota Makoce (Where the Water Reflects the Clouds) by Steph Herington

Readers’ Choice: Mni Sota Makoce (Where the Water Reflects the Clouds) by Steph Herington

We’re pleased to announce the winners for our 11th annual Lens on the Lake photo contest.

Over the summer, we invited readers to share their photographs of the White Bear Lake community with us. From artistic abstracts to scenic landscapes, cute candid shots to well-composed nature shots, local shutterbugs did not disappoint! We would like to thank everyone who submitted their own shots and contributed to making Lens on the Lake 2023 a smashing success.

Now, without further ado, here are your winners.

Please note that judges reserve the right to recategorize submissions if they feel the photograph is better suited to a different category.

Abstract

1st Place

Boat Reflections by Rachel Cain

Boat Reflections by Rachel Cain

2nd Place

Beautiful Snowflakes by Debbie Hartmann

Beautiful Snowflakes by Debbie Hartmann

3rd Place

Running by the Lake by Rachel Cain

Running by the Lake by Rachel Cain

Readers’ Choice

Mni Sota Makoce (Where the Water Reflects the Clouds) by Steph Herington

Mni Sota Makoce (Where the Water Reflects the Clouds) by Steph Herington

 

People

1st Place

Little Dynamo: Watch out, world! This fearless 1-year-old takes charge, sending her older sibs and cousins on a splashy adventure at White Bear Lake! by Jane Schneeweis

Little Dynamo: Watch out, world! This fearless 1-year-old takes charge, sending her older sibs and cousins on a splashy adventure at White Bear Lake! by Jane Schneeweis

2nd Place

Race Day by Davin Brandt

Race Day by Davin Brandt

3rd Place

Girl Date At Grandmas Bakery by Ashley High

Girl Date At Grandmas Bakery by Ashley High

Honorable Mention

Dressing up for the Bearly Open by Michael Lovett

Dressing up for the Bearly Open by Michael Lovett

 

Pets

1st Place

River Makes A Friend by Debbie Hartmann

River Makes A Friend by Debbie Hartmann

2nd Place

Cedar Loves Aubrey by Ashley High

Cedar Loves Aubrey by Ashley High

3rd Place

Trace relaxing by Randy Kieger

Trace relaxing by Randy Kieger

 

Places

1st Place

Downtown by Davin Brandt

Downtown by Davin Brandt

2nd Place

Sunrise Fall 22 by Rachel Cain

Sunrise Fall 22 by Rachel Cain

3rd Place

Matoska Park by Karen Eian

Matoska Park by Karen Eian

Honorable Mention

Manitou Days chalk art by Gloria Drake

Manitou Days chalk art by Gloria Drake

 

Seasons

1st Place

Sailboats after Storm by Rachel Cain

Sailboats after Storm by Rachel Cain

2nd Place

Aurora Over the Lake by Steph Herington

Aurora Over the Lake by Steph Herington

3rd Place

Winter Fairyland by Rachel Cain

Winter Fairyland by Rachel Cain

 

Wildlife

1st Place

Baby on Board! by Ellen Maas

Baby on Board! by Ellen Maas

2nd Place

Heron at Sunset by Steph Herington

Heron at Sunset by Steph Herington

3rd Place

My Best Friend Calls This Bird a Wobbler and I Don't Correct Her by Debbie Hartmann

My Best Friend Calls This Bird a Wobbler and I Don’t Correct Her by Debbie Hartmann

Honorable Mention

Garden visitor by Peggy Koegel

Garden visitor by Peggy Koegel

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