Mahtomedi resident David Marsh took up photography as a hobby a decade ago. Marsh says his interest in capturing wildlife and landscapes “gives me...
Lens on the Lake
Lens on the Lake 2025 Winners
Photographers bring our community into focus. Over the past year, residents have been cataloging local life around White Bear Lake. This summer,...
Readers’ Choice Voting for Lens on the Lake 2025
From July1–August 31, we invited you to submit your photos of the Maple Grove. Now, it’s time to vote for the Readers’ Choice! Scroll through our...
Brown Belted Bumble Bee
Lindsay Abraham has had an affinity for insects for as long as she can remember. “I’ve always loved observing small things and finding beauty in...
Lens on the Lake 2025 Is Now Open for Submissions
Our annual photo contest is a few clicks away. Each July, we invite readers to share fresh perspectives of White Bear Lake through our annual Lens...
Sunset Splash
Cash Granger was fishing in a tournament on White Bear Lake in midsummer when he captured this photograph. “There were only a couple minutes left in...
Sunset From the Dock
“There is no sunset that is ever exactly the same,” says Jessica Hosmer, an area resident who has been entranced with photography since childhood....
Drops of Spring
A young hobby photographer captures a macro view of nature. On a warm May day, Claire Lane headed out to her backyard in Mahtomedi with an iPhone...
Ice Boats at Sunrise
A hobby photographer captures a quintessential lake scene on a morning stroll. White Bear Lake residents Michael and Sylvia Lovett view the changing...
Downtown
An award-winning photo captures delicate frost in downtown White Bear Lake. Some photographs are candid; some are planned. In the case of this image...
Lens on the Lake 2024 Winners
Explore the winning photos from our Lens on the Lake photo contest. This summer, we asked local residents to scroll down their digital files or flip...
Readers’ Choice Voting for Lens on the Lake 2024
In July and August, we invited you to submit your photos of the White Bear Lake community. From scenic vistas to cute candids, aerial views and...
Boat Reflections
An award-winning photo captures the seasonal color palette. One spring morning, guided by the perfect morning light, Rachel Cain positioned her...
Participate in Our 2024 Lens on the Lake Photo Contest
How do you (and your camera) view local life? Each July and August, White Bear Lake Magazine invites readers to submit their favorite photos to our...
Little Dynamo
Award-winning photo captures summertime fun. On a warm summer evening at the Schneeweis family home—a cherished spot that’s been passed down for...
Home of the Wobbler
An award-winning image captures a beloved backyard visitor. Sometimes, you need not go far for an exceptional photograph. For White Bear Lake...
Aurora over the Lake
Local photographer captures northern lights from Matoska Park. “In late April, there had been a lot of aurora talk, so my daughter and I had been...
Good Day to Go Sailing
Sailing at sunrise. When Mahtomedi hobby photographer Greg Karp scouts a great spot for a photo, he’ll return in the early morning or late evening...
Lens on the Lake 2023 Winners
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...
Readers’ Choice Voting for Lens on the Lake 2023
In July and August, we invited you to submit your photos of the White Bear Lake community. From scenic vistas to cute candids, aerial views and...
