Photo: James Diebel
In the depth of winter, it’s often lovely to receive a reminder of what awaits after the thaw and springtime emerges. And in this time of gift giving, voters in our annual photo contest gifted James Diebel’s Spring Double Rainbow with the Readers’ Choice Award.
“This picture is special to me because I had been getting rained on all day, but the rainbows made the trip worth getting wet,” says the Wayzata resident, who was fishing at the time and often takes photos on various lakes.
“Photography is a hobby of mine that gets me outside and going to new places that I might not have ventured out to if it weren’t for the desire to get that perfect shot,” Diebel says. “I enjoy photography because it gives me a new appreciation for our natural spaces and creatures.”
Photographer: James Diebel
Title: Spring Double Rainbow
Equipment: Canon EOS Rebel T5
Location: Crystal Bay, Lake Minnetonka
Category: Readers’ Choice
Award: First Place
