Photo: Maribeth Lundeen
Explore the winning photos from our Lens on St. Croix Valley 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 St. Croix Valley community. From scenic landscapes to candid portraits, artistic abstractions to vibrant close-ups, St. Croix Valley 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 winners.
Please note that judges reserve the right to recategorize submissions if they feel the photograph is better suited to a different category.
Abstract
1st Place
Title: Trolley Window
Photo: Thomas Valine
2nd Place
Title: Barstools
Photo: Thomas Valine
3rd Place
Title: Fog on Perch
Photo: Lucy McNellis
People
1st Place
Title: The Soloist
Photo: Jerry Wiese
2nd Place
Title: Contemplative
Photo: Lucy McNellis
3rd Place
Title: Sisters
Photo: Jerry Wiese
Places
1st Place
Title: Stillwater in Golden Hour
Photo: Thomas Valine
2nd Place
Title: Balloon on the River
Photo: Karen Schulz
3rd Place
Title: Northern Lights
Photo: Holland Atkinson
Honorable Mention
Title: Stillwater Main Street
Photo: Thomas Valine
Seasons
1st Place
Title: Fall Hike
Photo: Maribeth Lundeen
2nd Place
Title: A Walk in the Fall
Photo: Jerry Wiese
3rd Place and Readers’ Choice Winner
Title: Frosty Sunrise
Photo: Nikkita Berglind
Wildlife
1st Place
Title: Nature’s Radiant Pause
Photo: Tina Kleppe
2nd Place
Title: The Itsy Bitys Spider
Photo: Cody Kaye
3rd Place
Title: Flooded Focus
Photo: Nikkita Berglind
Honorable Mention
Title: Goldfinch on Field Thistle
Photo: Nancy Klinger
