Photo: Adam Mahler
Discover new perspectives of the place we call home.
The Lens on St. Croix Valley photo contest is an annual invitation to share your snapshots of life in your local community. From anticipated events to seasonal activities, iconic landmarks to idyllic landscapes, family candids, pet portraits and more, the photos you submitted capture the different facets of everyday living that make the St. Croix Valley so visually striking. Thank you for once again sharing a glimpse of your past year with us.
Please note that judges reserved the right to recategorize submissions if they felt the photograph was better suited to a different category.
Abstract
1st Place
Title: Marsh Marigolds
Photo: Sarah Lilja
2nd Place
Title: Frozen Bubble
Photo: Todd Kockelman
3rd Place
Title: Agonizing Limbo
Photo: Laura White
People
1st Place
Title: The Next Generation
Photo: Adam Mahler
2nd Place
Title: Winter fun!
Photo: Lucy McNellis
3rd Place
Title: Autumn Rain
Photo: Josh Kluge
Pets
1st Place and Readers’ Choice
Title: Roo the Cattledog
Photo: Victoria Lloyd
2nd Place
Title: Grazing
Photo: Thomas Valine
3rd Place
Title: Keeping watch
Photo: Todd Kockelman
Places
1st Place
Title: Night Shift
Photo: Kate Wright
2nd Place
Title: America’s 250th from the Stillwater Veterans Memorial
Photo: Jim Sandahl
3rd Place
Title: Chestnut Plaza Downtown Stillwater
Photo: Greg Schulz
Honorable Mention
Title: Picture Perfect
Photo: Laura White
Seasons
1st Place
Title: Paddle Season
Photo: Kate Wright
2nd Place
Title: Back to School
Photo: Thomas Valine
3rd Place
Title: The Winner
Photo: Maribeth Lundeen
Honorable Mention
Title: St Croix River Valley Summer Evening
Photo: Greg Schulz
Wildlife
1st Place
Title: Beaver Moon
Photo: Maribeth Lundeen
2nd Place
Title: Happy Little Duckling
Photo: Jesse Blanchard
3rd Place
Title: Garden Party
Photo: Nancy Klinger
Honorable Mention
Title: The Evening Commute
Photo: Kate Wright
