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...
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Layered Impression
Fashion and art are simultaneous. Designers drape and sculpt yards and yards of fabric on a human form that can create a visceral response from the...
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...
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...
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...
Emily John Photography Documents Generations
Photographer details the importance of taking images of all generations. Photographs document significant moments in our lives—pregnancies, births...
Island is Brought to Life Through Photographer’s Eye
Photographer Peter Wong’s artistry has perfectly captured the quaint fishing island of Burano. Tucked away 40 miles north of Venice, Italy, is the...
Silent Stories
Photographer gives voice to Abandoned North Dakota. For those who appreciate and are curious about churches, homes, schools and the like that are no...
Rebel Girl Floral Arranges ‘Flowers for the Wild at Heart’
This local florist never makes the same arrangement twice and offers florals for any occasion. If you’ve seen it once, you won’t see it twice. With...
New Photography Book Shows View ‘Above Lake Minnetonka’
New book boasts soaring shots of Lake Minnetonka. You may think you’ve seen Lake Minnetonka from every possible angle, enjoying everything its...
The Astonishing Beauty of Puddles in Spring
As winter gives way to spring, the season of physics begins. I call this the season of physics. Most living residents of the woods have retreated to...
Photographer Weaves Together Art and Environmentalism at Cedar Creek
At Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve, Frank Meuschke combines science with art. Artist Frank Meuschke has lived all over the country—from New...
