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
2nd Place
Beautiful Snowflakes by Debbie Hartmann
3rd Place
Running by the Lake by Rachel Cain
Readers’ Choice
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
2nd Place
Race Day by Davin Brandt
3rd Place
Girl Date At Grandmas Bakery by Ashley High
Honorable Mention
Dressing up for the Bearly Open by Michael Lovett
Pets
1st Place
River Makes A Friend by Debbie Hartmann
2nd Place
Cedar Loves Aubrey by Ashley High
3rd Place
Trace relaxing by Randy Kieger
Places
1st Place
Downtown by Davin Brandt
2nd Place
Sunrise Fall 22 by Rachel Cain
3rd Place
Matoska Park by Karen Eian
Honorable Mention
Manitou Days chalk art by Gloria Drake
Seasons
1st Place
Sailboats after Storm by Rachel Cain
2nd Place
Aurora Over the Lake by Steph Herington
3rd Place
Winter Fairyland by Rachel Cain
Wildlife
1st Place
Baby on Board! by Ellen Maas
2nd Place
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
Honorable Mention
Garden visitor by Peggy Koegel
