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...
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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...
Focus on Maple Grove 2022 Photo Contest Winners
It's time to celebrate! This August, we asked you to share your images of Maple Grove with us. In September, we asked you to pick your favorite for...
Night Out at Town Green
Lights, camera, action! Describing herself as a “hobby photographer,” Sarah Cupryna says she takes advantage of her surroundings to capture...
Focus on Maple Grove 2022: Submissions Open in August
Focus on Maple Grove's 2022 photo contest rules. Maple Grove Magazine enjoys showcasing the lake community in a number of ways, and that includes...
Maple Grove Moon Setting
Glowing moon wins first place in City Landmarks category. With very limited opportunities to capture the full moon, photographer Rod Smoliak says it...
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
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
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...
Focus on Maple Grove 2021 Photo Contest Winners
Competition was stiff this year for the annual Focus on Maple Grove photo contest, but after the dust settled, the judges picked the winning images...
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...
A Little Chirp
Happenstance leads to winning photo. On the Fence, placed first in the wildlife and nature category of the Focus on Maple Grove photo contest. Rod...
Whoo Is This?
Eagle Lake is home to a watchful raptor. We’re pleased to greet 2021 with a fresh round of photos from our annual Focus on Maple Grove photo...
Focus on Maple Grove: Snuggle Bug
This Focus on Maple Grove photo contest winner captures a contented canine. This time of year naturally calls for snuggles, and Sarah Cupryna’s...
2020 Focus on Maple Grove Photo Contest Winners
Meet the winners of the 2020 Focus on Maple Grove photo contest! Activities & Events First Place Arbor Lakes Christmas by Rod Smoliak Second...
Focus on Maple Grove: ‘Pure Joy and Unbridled Glee’ at Central Park
Greg Schaeffer's photograph took first place in the city landmarks category of our Focus on Maple Grove photo contest. “I love to take photos of my...
Focus on Maple Grove Photographer Loves Capturing the Community’s Wildlife
Rod Smoliak's "Taking a Bow at Central Park" placed first in the wildlife/nature category of our Focus on Maple Grove photo contest. Taking a Bow at...
Focus on Maple Grove Photographer Says There Are ‘Opportunities Everywhere’
A candid moment captures first place in our Focus on Maple Grove photo contest. Donut Laughs by Shane Stewart of Maple Grove won first place in our...
Focus on Maple Grove: Here, Kitty, Kitty
Loki is typically an indoor cat, but her owner wanted a nicer background for a photo, so out to the backyard they went. It’s only fitting that our...
High School Student’s Homework Wins 1st Place in Focus on Maple Grove Photo Contest
Carson Blumer took a photography assignment from Maple Grove Senior High and turned it into a winner. Carson Blumer took an assignment for a...
