Meet the winners of the 2020 Focus on Maple Grove photo contest! Activities & Events First Place Arbor Lakes Christmas by Rod Smoliak Second...
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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...
True Happiness: Candid Shot Captures Grandpa and Grandson’s Perfect Family Moment
A perfect family moment captures second place. True Happiness placed second in our Focus on Maple Grove photo contest’s People and Families...
This Photo Perfectly Captures Fall in Minnesota
Photographer captures a tale of two seasons. Fall Snowfall garnered second place in the Wildlife and Nature category in our annual Focus on Maple...
‘The Lighting Was Perfect’ for This Focus on Maple Grove Honorable Mention
Resident captures image from her home. Sea Eagles took flight and captured an honorable mention nod for the Nature and Wildlife category in our...
2019 Focus on Maple Grove Photo Contest Winners
Meet the winners of the 2019 Focus on Maple Grove photo contest! Activities & Events First Place: On the ice by Carson Blumer Second Place:...
Dad Captures Daughter’s Picture-worthy Smile at National Night Out
Members of the Maple Grove Fire Department attended a National Night Out party last summer and provided opportunities for some attendees to walk a...
The Maple Grove Government Center Never Looked So Good
Local photographer captures the Maple Grove Government Center at sunset for our photo contest. Government never looked so good, thanks to Guiyun...
This Shot of Central Park Reminds Photographer ‘How Peaceful the World Can Be’
Photographer finds respite, creativity in local park. Shade placed second in the City Landscape category for the annual Focus on Maple Grove photo...
This Photo Perfectly Portrays the Playfulness of a Puppy
Photographer captures puppy’s youthful jaunt. Lisa Kirvan’s Run Free placed first in the Pets category for our annual photo contest, Focus on Maple...
This Photographer’s Favorite Outdoor Photo Spot? Her Own Backyard
Taking photos in her yard are a few of Sarah DeRosier’s favorite things. Sarah DeRosier’s After Rain Bud placed third in our Nature and Wildlife...
Focus on Maple Grove: Eye of the Tiger
Zeke offers his best camera-ready pose. Sarah DeRosier’s cat, Zeke, was striking a familiar feline pose...resting on the couch while gazing out the...
Fresh Ice on the Skating Loop
This picture placed first in the Activities & Events category for the 2018 Focus on Maple Grove photo contest. Fresh Ice on the Skating Loop,...
Kristin Jones Captures First Place in Photo Contest with Image of Dancer at Sunset
Sunset Dance is a moment caught at just the right time, in just the right place. Kristin Jones says she was doing a photo shoot for a senior high...
Focus on Maple Grove: Memory in the Moment
Photographer treasures holding on to the moment. Mindy Gallagher and her youngest daughter, Fiona, take “adventure walks” during which Fiona leads...
Focus on Maple Grove: Catching Clouds
A father and his kids fish for dreams. Sometimes, it’s the perfect combination of environment and timing that creates a stunning photo. Gina Walseth...
