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...
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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...
Sometimes You Just Need Patience
Award-winning image captures the quiet love between sisters. White Bear Lake hobby photographer Michael Lovett was watching his two granddaughters...
Submit Your Photos to Our Lens on the Lake Photo Contest
Throughout its pages, White Bear Lake Magazine showcases our lake community in a multitude of ways, and one of our favorite methods is through our...
Gracie Soaking up the Sun
Local pup smiles for the camera at Matoska Park. Walking around White Bear Lake is a routine for Courtney Rowan and her pup, Gracie. Last Labor Day...
Little Fawn
Local photographer captures a “magical kind of moment.” “I saw a little fawn walking around in my front yard. I grabbed my camera and went outside...
Fitness for All Levels and All Ages
Local photographer captures fitness at all levels and ages. Bear Fitness member Tamika Garscia captured this photo during a group workout last May....
Morning at Matoska
Local photographer captures the warmth of the morning light. Rachel Cain of White Bear Lake captured this serene moment on a morning in Matoska...
A Scow at Sunset
Winning photo captures sails and sun. In Terry Ward’s A Scow at Sunset, the setting sun casts a glowing halo on a serene sailboat on White Bear...
