Focus on Maple Grove

Magnolia Skeleton Leaf

Magnolia Skeleton Leaf

Reflect on the transformative power of nature. “I photograph blooms and plants in their prime for Bailey Nurseries marketing and advertising. I...

Eagle Lake Barred Owl

Eagle Lake Barred Owl

Rod Smoliak captures the beauty of wildlife in the winter. “I enjoy wildlife photography and especially enjoy the challenge of finding owls during...

Little Pumpkin

Little Pumpkin

Local photographer captures the fun of fall. “I often use my front door as a backdrop for my dog’s Instagram photos. I have fun with different...

A Hungry Pelican

A Hungry Pelican

Rod Smoliak captures a unique bird gliding on the water. Maple Grove photographer Rod Smoliak took this award-winning photograph as a pelican caught...

Arrayed at Sunset

Arrayed at Sunset

The sun peeks through one last time before uttering its daily goodbye. “I casually enjoy mobile photography, so I’m always looking for opportunities...

Winter Trail

Winter Trail

Wintry scene catches photographer’s eye. “After I saw that the recent snowfall had stuck to the trees, I knew I needed to get my camera and go for a...

Library Sunrise

Library Sunrise

Local captures the city’s natural glow. “This was taken shortly after sunrise with the colors still dominating in the sky. I was also fortunate that...

Mirror Image

Mirror Image

Reflective heron wins second place in Nature & Wildlife category. “I still find it amazing how much wildlife you can find within the city, and...

Lens on Central Park

Lens on Central Park

Majestic swans receive first place. Rod Smoliak says that a part of capturing wildlife is luck; however, with a little patience and preplanning of...

Luminaire

Luminaire

Lamp post and sun oblige for winning photo. Maple Grove Sun Light, by Rod Smoliak, received first place in the City Landmarks category in our annual...

Water Works

Water Works

“… the water was glistening.” Kayaking on Fish Lake, taken with an iPhone 10, placed third in the Activities & Events category of our annual...

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