Photo: Rusty Fifield
Explore the winning photos from our Focus on Cities South 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 Apple Valley, Eagan, Lakeville and Prior Lake. From scenic landscapes to candid portraits, artistic abstractions to vibrant close-ups, Cities South 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 of our second annual photo contest.
Please note that judges reserve the right to recategorize submissions if they feel the photograph is better suited to a different category.
Abstract
1st Place
Title: River grass random patterns
Photo: Mark Dobbelmann
2nd Place
Title: Autumn Jigsaw
Photo: Christopher Knipe
People
2nd Place
Title: Mastering the Art of the Mulligan
Photo: Kelly Mroczek
Pets
1st Place
Title: Toby Runs
Photo: Sean Schendel
Places
1st Place
Title: Eastview Lightning
Photo: Rusty Fifield
2nd Place
Title: After The Rain
Photo: Christopher Knipe
Seasons
1st Place
Title: Subzero Sundog
Photo: Kelly Mroczek
2nd Place
Title: Maple In the Mist
Photo: Kirsten Otting
Wildlife
1st Place
Title: Wood Duck Takes Flight
Photo: Sean Schendel
2nd Place
Title: Green Heron fishing at Lebanon Hills Park
Photo: Mark Dobbelmann
3rd Place and Readers’ Choice Winner
Title: Tree Frog on Dahlia
Photo: Jodi Martin
