photography

What’s my inspiration behind this photograph? I crave situations where the lighting can change dramatically during a shooting session. The combination of early morning light and fog always present a challenge because both change so fast and independently!

Artist: Bob Lyksett
Title: Perch Lake Morning
Medium: Canon 1 Dx Mark II, 24–70 mm L2.8 lens, printed on canvas set in black floating frame Read more about Loose Yourself in a Beautiful Perch Lake Morning

While shooting a beautiful December sunset, hobby photographer Lucy McNellis captured this image of ice fishermen on Perch Lake, who added “an element of life and activity to the winter landscape,” she says. As for her inspiration, McNellis says, “The light, sky and scene itself. It was right around the winter solstice when the days are remarkably short.” 

Photographer: Lucy McNellis
Title: Ice Fishing on Perch Lake, St. Croix County
Equipment: Nikon D3300
Location: Perch Lake Read more about Lens on St. Croix Valley: Ice Fishing on Perch Lake

Photography Studio The Doll House Studio Gives Photographers a Space to Create. Taylors Falls photographer opens photo studio space. Read more about Photography Studio The Doll House Studio Gives Photographers a Space to Create

"Winter at the Falls" won in the City Landmarks category of our 2019 Lens on St. Croix Valley Photo Contest. Read more about Lens on St. Croix Valley: Willow River Falls Like You've Never Seen Them Before

We love the view and the nod toward the joy of the holidays in this Lens on St. Croix Valley submission. Read more about Lens on St. Croix Valley: Remnants of Christmas

Meet the winners of the 2020 Lens on St. Croix Valley photo contest! Read more about 2020 Lens on St. Croix Valley Photo Contest Winners

Drone photographer Michel Huber captured a lovely autumnal scene for our Lens on St. Croix Valley photo contest. Read more about Lens on St. Croix Valley: Drone Photo Captures Autumn from a New Angle

Minnesota photographer Cynthia Dickinson captures beauty in the natural world. Read more about Local Artist's Work is Pretty as a Picture

Summer has set sail but we still have fond memories via your submissions to the Lens on St. Croix Valley photo contest. Read more about Savor a Slice of Summer with These Lens on St. Croix Valley Photos

Celebrating the St. Croix Valley with your photos. Read more about Lens on St. Croix Valley Photo Contest Celebrates Our Beautiful Community