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
