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 of our second annual photo contest.
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
2nd Place and Readers’ Choice Winner
Title: Sunset Splash
People
1st Place
Title: Manitou Day Parade
2nd Place
Title: Goddess of the Lake
3rd Place
Title: Bears Everywhere
Pets
1st Place
Title: Eye of the Gecko
2nd Place
Title: Cooling Off in the Pool
Places
1st Place
Title: September Storm Over Downtown White Bear Lake
2nd Place
Title: Sunset From the Dock
3rd Place
Title: After the Storm
Seasons
1st Place
Title: Iceboats at Sunrise
2nd Place
Title: Oak on Ice
3rd Place
Title: Fall on Echo Lake
Honorable Mention
Title: The Beginning of Spring
Wildlife
1st Place
Title: Brown Belted Bumblebee
2nd Place
Title: Making a Splash
3rd Place
Title: Who You Looking At
Honorable Mention
Title: Goldenrod Solider Beetle