Every year we look forward to the flood of images that appear on our submission site as we launch our annual photo contest. This year was no different and we received countless beautiful photos from many talented members of our community. Although it is always a tough job to narrow down our winners, the judging panel has spoken. Here are the 2016 Lens on the Lake winners!
People & Families
1st place: NHL Prospect by Neal Burke
2nd place: Firefighting Matt Taking a Break by Ron Hawkins
Nature & Wildlife
1st place: Rain Drops by Julie Orloske
2nd place: Stunning Colors at Tamarack Nature Center by Ron Hawkins
3rd place: Peering Over the Tall Grass by Ron Hawkins
Landmarks
1st place: Autumn Fog at Tamarack Nature Center by Ron Hawkins
2nd place: Ski Course by Terry O'Loughlin
3rd place: Polar Lakes Park Rainbow by Ron Hawkins
Activities & Events
1st place: A Boy and a Bear by Monica Russell
2nd place: Mary Jane on Alan's Floating White Bear Sculpture by Terry O'Loughlin
3rd place: Early Morning Canoe on the Lake by Alli Neuhaus (pictured above)
Honorable mention: Shanties by Monica Russell
Pets
1st place: Stella at the Beach! by Julie Orloske
Readers' Choice
Otter Lake Sunrise by Darcie Lewandowski
