1 of 41
![Grand Prize Grand Prize](https://www.lakesuperior.com/downloads/1877/download/351.PC12.GrandPrize-HD.jpg?cb=e865119a133b6a3b7e44b5c5dad95741&w={width}&h={height})
Mary Amerman of Duluth, Minnesota
Grand Prize
Grand Prize: "Magic to the Touch," Mary Amerman, at Brighton Beach, Duluth, Minnesota.
2 of 41
3 of 41
![First Place, Nature First Place, Nature](https://www.lakesuperior.com/downloads/1838/download/01.351.PC12.Nature1.jpg?cb=8a876a7fe324ae123c3ee37f6ed39c25&w={width}&h={height})
Liz Powelson of Ishpeming, Michigan
First Place, Nature
"Sunflower Bees," Liz Powelson, in Ishpeming, Michigan.
4 of 41
![Second Place, Nature Second Place, Nature](https://www.lakesuperior.com/downloads/1839/download/02.351.PC12.Nature2.jpg?cb=d8f73b32f6f7c08ae647c77c3a3d873c&w={width}&h={height})
Karen Ramsdale of Thunder Bay, Ontario
Second Place, Nature
"A Kiss for Mom," Karen Ramsdale, in the Mission Island Marsh Conservation Area, Thunder Bay, Ontario.
5 of 41
![Honorable Mention, Nature Honorable Mention, Nature](https://www.lakesuperior.com/downloads/1840/download/03.351.PC12.NatureHM1.jpg?cb=e5eb2706d0557408c9a0ea5beadcf5cf&w={width}&h={height})
David Braithwaite of Ontonagon, Michigan
Honorable Mention, Nature
"Emerging Red Oak Leaves," David Braithwaite, in the Porcupine Mountains, Michigan.
6 of 41
![Honorable Mention, Nature Honorable Mention, Nature](https://www.lakesuperior.com/downloads/1841/download/04.351.PC12.NatureHM2.jpg?cb=1683a2d230d32241cc90bc0379866631&w={width}&h={height})
David R. Johnson of Grand Marais, Minnesota
Honorable Mention, Nature
"Hazelnut Bear," David R. Johnson, in Grand Marais, Minnesota.
7 of 41
![Honorable Mention, Nature Honorable Mention, Nature](https://www.lakesuperior.com/downloads/1842/download/05.351.PC12.NatureHM3.jpg?cb=2389b8e0bb77784ff17440e15ab11003&w={width}&h={height})
Tom Schweitzer of Jefferson, Wisconsin
Honorable Mention, Nature
"Baby Squirrel Hug," Tom Schweitzer, in Copper Harbor, Michigan.
8 of 41
![Honorable Mention, Nature Honorable Mention, Nature](https://www.lakesuperior.com/downloads/1843/download/06.351.PC12.NatureHM4.jpg?cb=b911aebbc35f73f9c99d5d71aab5dd4d&w={width}&h={height})
Ken Wiele of Kenosha, Wisconsin
Honorable Mention, Nature
"Toe Dip," Ken Wiele, at Beatons Lake, Michigan.
9 of 41
![Finalist, Nature Finalist, Nature](https://www.lakesuperior.com/downloads/1844/download/07.351.PC12.NatureF1.jpg?cb=bda201e33aec666b73392fe54fe4484a&w={width}&h={height})
Richard Main of Terrace Bay, Ontario
Finalist, Nature
"Partridge," Richard Main, in Terrace Bay, Ontario.
10 of 41
![Finalist, Nature Finalist, Nature](https://www.lakesuperior.com/downloads/1845/download/08.351.PC12.NatureF2.jpg?cb=2084427d556d07c8ec5ca8851c6b6e10&w={width}&h={height})
Paul McDivitt of Ann Arbor, Michigan
Finalist, Nature
"Cooper's Hawk," Paul McDivitt, at Hawk Ridge, Duluth.
11 of 41
![Finalist, Nature Finalist, Nature](https://www.lakesuperior.com/downloads/1846/download/09.351.PC12.NatureF3.jpg?cb=a8177c8abaf08e86d34ecddc82607ec4&w={width}&h={height})
Mark Westin of Minneapolis, Minnesota
Finalist, Nature
"Partners," Mark Westin, in Hovland, Minnesota.
12 of 41
![First Place & Cover, Lake/Landscape First Place & Cover, Lake/Landscape](https://www.lakesuperior.com/downloads/1847/download/10.351.PC12.Landscape1.jpg?cb=c21c0c0c235db2cab89ad1d996339c47&w={width}&h={height})
Bruce Multhup of Springfield, Ohio
First Place & Cover, Lake/Landscape
"Storm at Crisp Point Lighthouse," Bruce Multhup, at Crisp Point Lighthouse, Michigan.
13 of 41
![Second Place, Lake/Landscape Second Place, Lake/Landscape](https://www.lakesuperior.com/downloads/1848/download/11.351.PC12.Landscape2.jpg?cb=a376633200603938bfcd842ac0ed1048&w={width}&h={height})
Jakub Sisak of Thunder Bay, Ontario
Second Place, Lake/Landscape
"Shipwreck's Skeleton," Jakub Sisak, at Sturgeon Bay, Ontario.
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![Honorable Mention, Lake/Landscape Honorable Mention, Lake/Landscape](https://www.lakesuperior.com/downloads/1849/download/12.351.PC12.LandscapeHM1.jpg?cb=0197bf8fe2b1648230ec146c6a247cd0&w={width}&h={height})
Julie Christiansen of Charlevoix, Michigan
Honorable Mention, Lake/Landscape
"Morning Beauty," Julie Christiansen, at Lake Fanny Hooe, Michigan.
15 of 41
![Honorable Mention, Lake/Landscape Honorable Mention, Lake/Landscape](https://www.lakesuperior.com/downloads/1850/download/13.351.PC12.LandscapeHM2.jpg?cb=363b60435d176e7579b78cf2f64c2827&w={width}&h={height})
Robert L. Hume of Altoona, Wisconsin
Honorable Mention, Lake/Landscape
"Canyon View," Robert L. Hume, at Ouimet Canyon, Ontario.
16 of 41
![Honorable Mention, Lake/Landscape Honorable Mention, Lake/Landscape](https://www.lakesuperior.com/downloads/1851/download/14.351.PC12.LandscapeHM3.jpg?cb=1e4248a3b7777b338dfd1c1fe42fbb4e&w={width}&h={height})
Nate Lindstrom of Duluth, Minnesota
Honorable Mention, Lake/Landscape
"Sunday Sunrise," Nate Lindstrom, at Stoney Point, Knife River, Minnesota.
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![Honorable Mention, Lake/Landscape Honorable Mention, Lake/Landscape](https://www.lakesuperior.com/downloads/1852/download/15.351.PC12.LandscapeHM4.jpg?cb=0996d5e633efeac1f4407643ca9abcdb&w={width}&h={height})
Scott Pearson of Iron River, Michigan
Honorable Mention, Lake/Landscape
"Transition to the Lake," Scott Pearson, in Tofte, Minnesota.
18 of 41
![Finalist, Lake/Landscape Finalist, Lake/Landscape](https://www.lakesuperior.com/downloads/1853/download/16.351.PC12.LandscapeF1.jpg?cb=6edb5e773d89d565faacca5b3966e6cd&w={width}&h={height})
Tony Depetro of Marquette, Michigan
Finalist, Lake/Landscape
"Breaking Ice," Tony Depetro, at the Lower Harbour in Marquette, Michigan.
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![Finalist, Lake/Landscape Finalist, Lake/Landscape](https://www.lakesuperior.com/downloads/1854/download/17.351.PC12.LandscapeF2.jpg?cb=b0fc316a82a2d5244c3d832e6079154e&w={width}&h={height})
Mark Janowski of Prescott, Michigan
Finalist, Lake/Landscape
"Autumn Colors," Mark Janowski, in the Porcupine Mountains, Michigan.
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![Finalist, Lake/Landscape Finalist, Lake/Landscape](https://www.lakesuperior.com/downloads/1855/download/18.351.PC12.LandscapeF3.jpg?cb=ff7c6b3bce90f72147fd6907a0799671&w={width}&h={height})
Steve Rassat of Blaine, Minnesota
Finalist, Lake/Landscape
"Fireworks 2012," Steve Rassat, in Duluth, Minnesota.
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![First Place, People/Humor First Place, People/Humor](https://www.lakesuperior.com/downloads/1856/download/19.351.PC12.People1.jpg?cb=3b189e80556229883f5847ae277a7cdb&w={width}&h={height})
Heidi Mensch of Nisula, Michigan
First Place, People/Humor
"Just My Size," Heidi Mensch, in Nisula, Michigan.
22 of 41
![Second Place, People/Humor Second Place, People/Humor](https://www.lakesuperior.com/downloads/1857/download/20.351.PC12.People2.jpg?cb=ebeb9e2a1a617ca682e946066ff09bd8&w={width}&h={height})
Kevin Madson of Royal Oak, Michigan
Second Place, People/Humor
"Heikinpäivä Polar Bear Dive," Kevin Madson, at the Portage Canal, Hancock, Michigan.
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![Honorable Mention, People/Humor Honorable Mention, People/Humor](https://www.lakesuperior.com/downloads/1858/download/21.351.PC12.PeopleHM1.jpg?cb=465f5dd4396cf731ce45e219d408a636&w={width}&h={height})
Jayson Childs of Hamilton, Ontario
Honorable Mention, People/Humor
"Climbing at Pass Lake," Jayson Childs, at Pass Lake, Ontario.
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![Honorable Mention, People/Humor Honorable Mention, People/Humor](https://www.lakesuperior.com/downloads/1859/download/22.351.PC12.PeopleHM2.jpg?cb=f238f3f2f9dac84e4bef794a59488d63&w={width}&h={height})
Megan Collier of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
Honorable Mention, People/Humor
"Boat Buddies," Megan Collier, at the St. Marys River, between Michigan and Ontario.
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![Honorable Mention, People/Humor Honorable Mention, People/Humor](https://www.lakesuperior.com/downloads/1860/download/23.351.PC12.PeopleHM3.jpg?cb=28aaf57f2edfc1e90aa27b5fda99626e&w={width}&h={height})
Ken Greshowak of Duluth, Minnesota
Honorable Mention, People/Humor
"Superior Surfing," Ken Greshowak, at Stoney Point, Knife RIver, Minnesota.
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![Honorable Mention, People/Humor Honorable Mention, People/Humor](https://www.lakesuperior.com/downloads/1861/download/24.351.PC12.PeopleHM4.jpg?cb=6284679068d69c7aec1d66c0213393f9&w={width}&h={height})
Richard Main of Terrace Bay, Ontario
Honorable Mention, People/Humor
"Looking at the Slate Islands," Richard Main, near Terrace Bay, Ontario.
27 of 41
![Honorable Mention, People/Humor Honorable Mention, People/Humor](https://www.lakesuperior.com/downloads/1862/download/25.351.PC12.PeopleHM5.jpg?cb=6e14cf8430c80e2c8ea82e8dbd5e5586&w={width}&h={height})
Norma Pszczolkowski of Traverse City, Michigan
Honorable Mention, People/Humor
"Catch!" Norma Pszczolkowski, at Tahquamenon Falls State Park, Michigan.
28 of 41
![Finalist, People/Humor Finalist, People/Humor](https://www.lakesuperior.com/downloads/1863/download/26.351.PC12.PeopleF1.jpg?cb=84db07c10f7fb1062f6ae489ab7979f6&w={width}&h={height})
Marilyn Cook of Minneapolis, Minnesota
Finalist, People/Humor
"Pirates!" Marilyn Cook, at the Apostle Islands, Wisconsin.
29 of 41
![Finalist, People/Humor Finalist, People/Humor](https://www.lakesuperior.com/downloads/1864/download/27.351.PC12.PeopleF2.jpg?cb=5e7f9d6ea70ad88cbc5463879dcaa5d9&w={width}&h={height})
Madge Pirie of Terrace Bay, Ontario
Finalist, People/Humor
"Rebecca and the Canadian Carver bear," Madge Pirie, on Hwy. 17, Ontario.
30 of 41
![Finalist, People/Humor Finalist, People/Humor](https://www.lakesuperior.com/downloads/1865/download/28.351.PC12.PeopleF3.jpg?cb=1179067291f61b674543f59e02a3e9b8&w={width}&h={height})
Kathy Schuck of Marquette, Michigan
Finalist, People/Humor
"Have a taste, Libby!" Kathy Schuck, in Deerton, Michigan.
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![First Place, Artsy/Altered First Place, Artsy/Altered](https://www.lakesuperior.com/downloads/1866/download/29.351.PC12.Altered1.jpg?cb=ddbb552dc5fa639893f77db7ec23c298&w={width}&h={height})
Kenji Ogura of Duluth, Minnesota
First Place, Artsy/Altered
"Wednesday Night," Kenji Ogura, in Duluth, Minnesota.
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![Second Place, Artsy/Altered Second Place, Artsy/Altered](https://www.lakesuperior.com/downloads/1867/download/30.351.PC12.Altered2.jpg?cb=7b96e96392abf553e8f7440d6fd9394a&w={width}&h={height})
Travis Chadwick of Superior, Wisconsin
Second Place, Artsy/Altered
"Loading Grain," Travis Chadwick, in Superior, Wisconsin.
33 of 41
![Honorable Mention, Artsy/Altered Honorable Mention, Artsy/Altered](https://www.lakesuperior.com/downloads/1868/download/31.351.PC12.AlteredHM1.jpg?cb=8d5a895cde6b31efdbd10c6ffe0f226e&w={width}&h={height})
Kirt E. Carter of Ironwood, Michigan
Honorable Mention, Artsy/Altered
"Lake Structure," Kirt E. Carter, at Little Girl's Point, Ironwood, Michigan.
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![Honorable Mention, Artsy/Altered Honorable Mention, Artsy/Altered](https://www.lakesuperior.com/downloads/1869/download/32.351.PC12.AlteredHM2.jpg?cb=5d2102d19e920a03d7019c36e827d7b9&w={width}&h={height})
Pat Cross of Hayward, Wisconsin
Honorable Mention, Artsy/Altered
"Night Passage," Pat Cross, in Duluth, Minnesota.
35 of 41
![Honorable Mention, Artsy/Altered Honorable Mention, Artsy/Altered](https://www.lakesuperior.com/downloads/1870/download/33.351.PC12.AlteredHM3.jpg?cb=2609073c6de0c4e8342ed83c5ba7b02e&w={width}&h={height})
Jennifer Dalquist of Minneapolis, Minnesota
Honorable Mention, Artsy/Altered
"Glass and Brass," Jennifer Dalquist, at Isle Royale National Park.
36 of 41
![Honorable Mention, Artsy/Altered Honorable Mention, Artsy/Altered](https://www.lakesuperior.com/downloads/1871/download/34.351.PC12.AlteredHM4.jpg?cb=81810db011c3c2d008833610c9977dcc&w={width}&h={height})
Denny Dicks of Ypsilanti, Michigan
Honorable Mention, Artsy/Altered
"Cool Spray," Denny Dicks, at Whitefish Point, near Paradise, Michigan.
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![Finalist, Artsy/Altered Finalist, Artsy/Altered](https://www.lakesuperior.com/downloads/1873/download/36.351.PC12.AlteredF2.jpg?cb=9423aebbc89e6809ad90fcd6aa38ac45&w={width}&h={height})
Ken Greshowak of Duluth, Minnesota
Finalist, Artsy/Altered
"Lion in Winter," Ken Greshowak, in Duluth, Minnesota.
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![Finalist, Artsy/Altered Finalist, Artsy/Altered](https://www.lakesuperior.com/downloads/1872/download/35.351.PC12.AlteredF1.jpg?cb=30f64ca2a713a0dde21a217ba250f270&w={width}&h={height})
Philip Schwarz of Menomonie, Wisconsin
Finalist, Artsy/Altered
"Rainy Day in Duluth," Philip Schwarz, in Duluth, Minnesota.
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![Finalist, Artsy/Altered Finalist, Artsy/Altered](https://www.lakesuperior.com/downloads/1874/download/37.351.PC12.AlteredF3.jpg?cb=ca2dec5f010098eead0df3b5fae4f2f4&w={width}&h={height})
Tom Schweitzer of Jefferson, Wisconsin
Finalist, Artsy/Altered
"Reflections," Tom Schweitzer, in Copper Harbor, Michigan.
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![Finalist, Schmoozing Finalist, Schmoozing](https://www.lakesuperior.com/downloads/1875/download/38.351.PC12.Schmoozing1.jpg?cb=9c64f68104c75b052cde060671db83ca&w={width}&h={height})
Dennis Bachorik of Dearborn, Michigan
Finalist, Schmoozing
"I Found My Thrill," Dennis Bachorik, in Grand Marais, Michigan.
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Mary Amerman of Duluth, Minnesota
Grand Prize
Grand Prize: "Magic to the Touch," Mary Amerman, at Brighton Beach, Duluth, Minnesota.
18th Annual Lake Superior Photo Contest
A photograph that captures the sensation of the infinite and the eternal felt near Lake Superior – while showing our small, hopeful presence beside it – earned Mary Amerman of Duluth the Grand Prize in the 18th annual Lake Superior Photo Contest, announced in the February/March 2013 issue of Lake Superior Magazine.
Mary made her photo on the water-smoothed rocks of Duluth’s Brighton Beach. She will get a $200 prize, a one-year subscription to Lake Superior Magazine, a 2013 Lake Superior wall calendar and a Lake Superior note card set. It was one of 1,284 images entered into the contest from photographers in 138 different cities, in 18 states, one U.S. territory (Guam) and Canada.
This year’s contest featured a new category, Artsy/Altered, in addition to the three traditional categories of Lake/Landscape, Nature, and People/Humor.
All of the winning photos, as well as finalists, are available in the slideshow that accompanies this article.
First Place recipients receive a magazine subscription, a wall calendar and a note card set, while Second Place winners get a subscription and a mini Lake Superior calendar. The cover winner also takes home $150. All winners, including honorable mentions and finalists, get an award certificate.
The deadline for the 19th annual Lake Superior Photo Contest is October 16, 2013. Read the rules and learn how to enter at our Photo Contest page.
The Winners
Grand Prize: "Magic to the Touch," Mary Amerman, Duluth, Minnesota.
Nature
First Place: "Sunflower Bees," Liz Powelson, Ishpeming, Michigan.
Second Place: "A Kiss for Mom," Karen Ramsdale, Thunder Bay, Ontario.
Honorable Mention: "Emerging Red Oak Leaves," David Braithwaite, Ontonagon, Michigan.
Honorable Mention: "Hazelnut Bear," David R. Johnson, Grand Marais, Minnesota.
Honorable Mention: "Baby Squirrel Hug," Tom Schweitzer, Jefferson, Wisconsin.
Honorable Mention: "Toe Dip," Ken Wiele, Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Lake/Landscape
First Place & Cover: "Storm at Crisp Point Lighthouse," Bruce Multhup, Springfield, Ohio.
Second Place: "Shipwreck's Skeleton," Jakub Sisak, Thunder Bay, Ontario.
Honorable Mention: "Morning Beauty," Julie Christiansen, Charlevoix, Michigan.
Honorable Mention: "Canyon View," Robert L. Hume, Altoona, Wisconsin.
Honorable Mention: "Sunday Sunrise," Nate Lindstrom, Duluth, Minnesota.
Honorable Mention: "Transition to the Lake," Scott Pearson, Iron River, Michigan.
People/Humor
First Place: "Just My Size," Heidi Mensch, Nisula, Michigan.
Second Place: "Heikinpäivä Polar Bear Dive," Kevin Madson, Royal Oak, Michigan.
Honorable Mention: "Climbing at Pass Lake," Jayson Childs, Hamilton, Ontario.
Honorable Mention: "Boat Buddies," Megan Collier, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.
Honorable Mention: "Superior Surfing," Ken Greshowak, Duluth, Minnesota.
Honorable Mention: "Looking at the Slate Islands," Richard Main, Terrace Bay, Ontario.
Honorable Mention: "Catch!" Norma Pszczolkowski, Traverse City, Michigan.
Artsy/Altered
First Place: "Wednesday Night," Kenji Ogura, Duluth, Minnesota.
Second Place: "Loading Grain," Travis Chadwick, Superior, Wisconsin.
Honorable Mention: "Lake Structure," Kirt E. Carter, Ironwood, Michigan.
Honorable Mention: "Night Passage," Pat Cross, Hayward, Wisconsin.
Honorable Mention: "Glass and Brass," Jennifer Dalquist, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Honorable Mention: "Cool Spray," Denny Dicks, Ypsilanti, Michigan.