Photo: Michael Lovett
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 through their film—whatever it took to find their favorite shots of the White Bear Lake community. From scenic landscapes to candid portraits, artistic abstractions to vibrant close-ups, White Bear Lake Magazine readers delivered their favorite scenes from the past year. We would like to extend our thanks to returning contestants and newcomers alike!
Now, we’re excited to share the 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
Title: Drops of Spring
Photo: Claire Lane
2nd Place and Readers’ Choice Winner
Title: Sunset Splash
Photo: Cash Granger
People
1st Place
Title: Manitou Day Parade
Photo: Therese DeMay
2nd Place
Title: Goddess of the Lake
Photo: Amanda Johnson
3rd Place
Title: Bears Everywhere
Photo: Michael Lovett
Pets
1st Place
Title: Eye of the Gecko
Photo: Claire Lane
2nd Place
Title: Cooling Off in the Pool
Photo: David Marsh
Places
1st Place
Title: September Storm Over Downtown White Bear Lake
Photo: Deb Berry
2nd Place
Title: Sunset From the Dock
Photo: Jessica Hosmer
3rd Place
Title: After the Storm
Photo: Ann Wolfe
Seasons
1st Place
Title: Iceboats at Sunrise
Photo: Michael Lovett
2nd Place
Title: Oak on Ice
Photo: Claire Lane
3rd Place
Title: Fall on Echo Lake
Photo: David Marsh
Honorable Mention
Title: The Beginning of Spring
Photo: Tim Heck
Wildlife
1st Place
Title: Brown Belted Bumblebee
Photo: Lindsay Abraham
2nd Place
Title: Making a Splash
Photo: Deb Berry
3rd Place
Title: Who You Looking At
Photo: Stephanie Herington
Honorable Mention
Title: Goldenrod Solider Beetle
Photo: Lindsay Abraham
