Photo: Kevin Ritter
Discover new perspectives of the place we call home.
The Lens on the Lake photo contest is an annual invitation to share your snapshots of life in your local community. From anticipated events to seasonal activities, iconic landmarks to idyllic landscapes, family candids, pet portraits and more, the photos you submitted capture the different facets of everyday living that make White Bear Lake so visually striking. Thank you for once again sharing a glimpse of your past year with us.
Please note that judges reserved the right to recategorize submissions if they felt the photograph was better suited to a different category.
Readers’ Choice
Title: Bee in a Buttercup
Photo: Claire Lane
Abstract
1st Place
Title: Making Space
Photo: Jim Lane
2nd Place
Title: Blue Ice
Photo: Rachel Cain
3rd Place
Title: Edge of Winter
Photo: Claire Lane
Honorable Mention
Title: Heart of nature
Photo: Katie Cooley
People
1st Place
Title: Summer in a Splash
Photo: Kelly Koerpel
2nd Place
Title: Canoe Crossing
Photo: Debbie Hartmann
3rd Place
Title: Feet First
Photo: Kyle Schwartzwald
Honorable Mention
Title: First Day of School
Photo: Tammy Morett
Pets
1st Place
Title: Bulldog & Bike
Photo: Krystal Sieben
2nd Place
Title: P-Dog
Photo: Claire Lane
3rd Place
Title: Bellaire Beach
Photo: Ann Wolfe
Places
1st Place
Title: Sailboats in Fog
Photo: Rachel Cain
2nd Place
Title: Sunset Stunner
Photo: Ryan Cairl
3rd Place
Title: thai
Photo: Olive Shubitz
Seasons
1st Place
Title: Tree in Storm
Photo: Rachel Cain
2nd Place
Title: Mirrored Waves
Photo: Tim Heck
3rd Place
Title: Foggy Morning, Bellaire Beach
Photo: Ann Wolfe
Honorable Mention
Title: Yellow Orange Fly Agaric
Photo: Tim Heck
Wildlife
1st Place
Title: Fledging Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Photo: Kevin Ritter
2nd Place
Title: Hop to It!
Photo: Jim Lane
3rd Place
Title: Coyote
Photo: Tim Heck
Honorable Mention
Title: Looking Back
Photo: Rachel Cain
