History strikes a reflective pose. “The light and the stillness of the evening were the perfect backdrop for the Noerenberg Barn,” Gabrielle Watson...
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Lens on Lake Minnetonka 2023 Winners
The results are in for our 2023 Lens on Lake Minnetonka photo contest. From July through August, we asked readers to share their shots of the Lake...
Full Moon behind the Trees over Lake Minnetonka
Lake lovers are quite used to fixing their sites upon the beautiful vistas held in around Lake Minnetonka. As a full moon was rising above the...
Reader’s Choice Voting for Lens on Lake Minnetonka 2023
In July and August, we invited you to submit your photos of the Lake Minnetonka area. From action shots on the lake to scenic spots on land, you...
The Magic of Chasing Bubbles at Wayzata Lakefront
Sun offers perfect lighting for winning photo. “I took this photo near the depot on Lake Street in Wayzata,” Maria Slusser says. “The sun was low,...
The Splash
Winning photo makes a real splash. “I was taking a photograph of someone doing a backflip off the back of our boat and decided to take one of the...
Submissions Open for the Lens on Lake Minnetonka Photo Contest 2023
Throughout its pages, Lake Minnetonka Magazine showcases the lake community in a multitude of ways, and one of our favorite methods is through our...
Reflecting tagged as Readers’ Choice Winner
Sarah Happe took the photo of Bertie, 5, her German shorthair pointer with an iPhone 12 Pro Max near Lake Minnetonka. The Minnetonka resident says...
Puppies and Paddleboards
It’s never too early to teach a young pup new tricks. Sitting. Standing. Either way—paddleboarding can be great fun. Lake Minnetonka served as an...
Sail Seeker
A favorite landmark inspires Orono resident. “I was struck by the vibrant color of the boats and the sky that late afternoon,” says Berit Francis of...
Zinnias with a View
A showstopping view highlights summer’s natural beauty. “I snapped this photo behind the Wayzata Library, and whoever planted these zinnias— they...
Minnehaha Creek Warbler
Romance in the wild sings its own sweet song. Whenever we’re given the chance to observe the natural goings on of wildlife in our midst, it’s an...
Siblings
Photogenic felines capture second place. “While you can make dogs sit and stay for a photo and try to pose them, you cannot do that with cats,”...
Navy Dad
A familial scene captures a happy memory. “This gentleman is actually my dad,” Ann Beadle-Reinitz says. “I took the photo because I don’t have a lot...
Enjoying the Fresh Air
Photogenic 20-year-old cat takes first place. First Place: Pets “Find your passion about what you like to take pictures of,” Ann Beadle-Reinitz...
Morning Drama
Repetition is the key to success. “[I] love this park and the location, especially in the morning and at night. [The] large body of water in the...
Tonka Bay Marina, Halloween 2020
Honorable Mention: City Landmarks “Having lived near the marina for a few years, we know how busy it is during the summer. Seeing the empty docks on...
Lens on Lake Minnetonka 2022 Photo Contest Winners
Revealing some of the amazing images from the Lake Minnetonka area. This August, we asked to see the Lake Minnetonka area through your eyes, and boy...
Fire Trucks on Parade
Spirit of service captured in parade photo. “I took this shot as it shows the spirit of the small town community coming together,” says Ann...
Lily Pad Leap
Sheer joy is frozen in time during hot summer day. “The moment captured in this photo is sheer joy and a perfect reflection of happy childhood...
