Photo: Mary McGovern
Photographers bring the Lake Minnetonka area into focus.
Over the past year, residents have been cataloging local life around Lake Minnetonka. This summer, these same shutter bugs shared some of their favorite shots in our Lens on Lake Minnetonka photo contest. We can’t thank you enough for sharing the Lake Minnetonka through your lens. From pet portraits and family snapshots to breathtaking scenes and creative abstracts, your submissions have captured the unique character of our community.
Now, it’s time to explore the winning photographs.
Please note that judges reserve the right to recategorize submissions if they feel the photograph is better suited to a different category.
Readers’ Choice
Title: Relaxed Water
Photo: Liliana Perovich-Westby
Abstract
1st Place
Title: Snowflake Abstract
Photo: Ann Beadle-Reinitz
2nd Place
Title: After the Rain
Photo: Mary McGovern
3rd Place
Title: Water Table – Veterans Field
Photo: Ed Hewitt III
Honorable Mention
Title: Relaxed Water
Photo: Liliana Perovich-Westby
People
1st Place
Title: Sheep Dogs at Work
Photo: Lucas Brama
2nd Place
Title: On the count of 3, jump!
Photo: Amy Frye
3rd Place
Title: Molly
Photo: Kay Hughes
Honorable Mention
Title: Lady of The Lake
Photo: Liliana Perovich-Westby
Pets
1st Place
Title: Moonstruck
Photo: Joshua Rajchert
2nd Place
Title: Lake Days are the Best Days
Photo: Katie Rajchert
3rd Place
Title: Sunset doodle cruising
Photo: Katie Rajchert
Honorable Mention
Title: Best Buds
Photo: Kelly Parise
Places
1st Place
Title: Reflection
Photo: Mary McGovern
2nd Place
Title: Sunrise over Minnehaha Headwaters
Photo: Chris Murphy
3rd Place
Title: Finding the Calm
Photo: Gundula Behbahani
Honorable Mention
Title: Osprey on Light Stand – Veterans Field
Photo: Ed Hewitt III
Seasons
1st Place
Title: Spinnaker’s Up
Photo: Mary McGovern
2nd Place
Title: Looking for Worms
Photo: Helen Canning
3rd Place
Title: Awesome Aurora
Photo: Tom Palm
Honorable Mention
Title: Winter Wonderland
Photo: Gundula Behbahani
Wildlife
1st Place
Title: Loon baby on parents back
Photo: Camille Nelson
2nd Place
Title: Great Horned Owl
Photo: Krista Loop
3rd Place
Title: Perfect Profile
Photo: Tom Plam
Honorable Mention
Title: Butterflies and Blazing Star
Photo: Krista Loop
Honorable Mention
Title: Heron Aerobics
Photo: Joseph Syfko
