Photo: Theodore Jantzen
Explore the winning photos from our Focus on Maple Grove photo contest.
This summer, we asked local residents to scroll down their digital files or flip through their film—whatever it took to find their favorite shots of the Maple Grove community. From scenic landscapes to candid portraits, artistic abstractions to vibrant close-ups, Maple Grove Magazine readers delivered their favorite scenes from the past year. We would like to extend our thanks to returning contestants and newcomers alike!
Now, we’re excited to share the winners.
Please note that judges reserve the right to recategorize submissions if they feel the photograph is better suited to a different category.
Readers’ Choice Winner
Title: Aurora over the neighborhood
Photo: Andrew Leonard
Abstract
1st Place
Title: Jamie’s Feathers
Photo: Tracy Walsh
2nd Place
Title: Cabbage9
Photo: Jamie Miller
People
1st Place
Title: First Date
Photo: Sharon Kotula
2nd Place
Title: Stop & Smell the Roses
Photo: Sarah Cupryna
3rd Place
Title: Just Like Mommy
Photo: Esmail Harunany
Pets
1st Place
Title: Rainy Lake Pup
Photo: Debra Bernard
2nd Place
Title: Sunsets at Elm Creek Dog Park
Photo: Jennifer Nguyen
3rd Place
Title: Time to Go
Photo: Sarah Cupryna
Places
1st Place
Title: Rush Creek Golf Course
Photo: Besty O’Donnell
2nd Place
Title: Peaking Fall Peek on Fish Lake
Photo: Tracy Walsh
3rd Place
Title: Autumn in the Park
Photo: Andrew Leonard
Seasons
1st Place
Title: Wild Sunset
Photo: Theodore Jantzen
2nd Place
Title: Sunset Blossom
Photo: Sofia Aparicio
3rd Place
Title: Spring at Rush Creek Golf Course
Photo: Betsy O’Donnell
Honorable Mention
Title: Arbor Lake Summer Sunset
Photo: Yoko Yamasaki
Wildlife
1st Place
Title: Ballerina in the Wild
Photo: Esmail Harunany
2nd Place
Title: Backyard Visitor
Photo: Debra Bernard
3rd Place
Title: Buzzin Beauty
Photo: Ruth Becker
Honorable Mention
Title: Hummingbird Buzz
Photo: Theodore Jantzen
