Lens on Lake Minnetonka 2024 Winners

by | Oct 2024

Photo: Jennie Oko

Explore the winning photos from our Lens on Lake Minnetonka 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 Lake Minnetonka community. From scenic landscapes to candid portraits, artistic abstractions to vibrant close-ups, Lake Minnetonka 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 winning photos with you.

Please note that judges reserve the right to recategorize submissions if they feel the photograph is better suited to a different category.

Readers’ Choice Winner

Title: Spring Double Rainbow

Photo: James Diebel

Abstract
1st Place

Title: Deephaven Docks

Photo: Christine Kojetin

2nd Place

Title: Lake Minnetonka Ice

Photo: Lucas McGary

3rd Place

Title: Jeweled Abstract

Photo: Ann Reinitz

Honorable Mention

Title: The Freeze

Photo: Jessica Finnegan

People
1st Place

Title: Life Lessons

Photo: Jennie Oko

2nd Place

Title: Sunset Cruise – Lake Minnetonka

Photo: Andrew Iversen

3rd Place

Title: Break between games

Photo: Ann Reinitz

Honorable Mention

Title: Hooked up

Photo: Andrew Iversen

Honorable Mention

Title: Sunrise Paddle

Photo: Krista Loop

Places
1st Place

Title: Excelsior Fireworks

Photo: Christine Kojetin

2nd Place

Title: Be Gone, Boat!

Photo: Berit Francis

3rd Place

Title: Photobombed by a Finch

Photo: Ed Hewitt III

Honorable Mention

Title: Afterglow

Photo: Gundula Behbahani

Honorable Mention

Title: Northern Lights over Deephaven

Photo: Christine Neff Kojetin

Honorable Mention

Title: Be Still

Photo: Melonie Hedlund

Seasons
1st Place

Title: First Sign Of Spring

Photo: Lucas McGary

2nd Place

Title: Minnetonka Yacht Club In The Clouds

Photo: Christine Neff Kojetin

3rd Place

Title: Morning Silence

Photo: Gundula Behbahani

Honorable Mention

Title: Ominous Autumn

Photo: Naomi Hamer

Wildlife
1st Place

Title: Loons swimming

Photo: Camille Nelson

2nd Place

Title: Early Birds

Photo: Gundula Behbahani

3rd Place

Title: Get of my back – turtles

Photo: Joseph Syfko

Honorable Mention

Title: Owl perching in the tree

Photo: Camille Nelson

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