The 18th Annual Photo Contest Winners

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Mary Amerman of Duluth, Minnesota

Grand Prize

Grand Prize: "Magic to the Touch," Mary Amerman, at Brighton Beach, Duluth, Minnesota.

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Mary Amerman of Duluth won the Grand Prize in the 18th Annual Lake Superior Photo Contest.

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Liz Powelson of Ishpeming, Michigan

First Place, Nature

"Sunflower Bees," Liz Powelson, in Ishpeming, Michigan.

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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.

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David Braithwaite of Ontonagon, Michigan

Honorable Mention, Nature

"Emerging Red Oak Leaves," David Braithwaite, in the Porcupine Mountains, Michigan.

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David R. Johnson of Grand Marais, Minnesota

Honorable Mention, Nature

"Hazelnut Bear," David R. Johnson, in Grand Marais, Minnesota.

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Tom Schweitzer of Jefferson, Wisconsin

Honorable Mention, Nature

"Baby Squirrel Hug," Tom Schweitzer, in Copper Harbor, Michigan.

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Ken Wiele of Kenosha, Wisconsin

Honorable Mention, Nature

"Toe Dip," Ken Wiele, at Beatons Lake, Michigan.

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Richard Main of Terrace Bay, Ontario

Finalist, Nature

"Partridge," Richard Main, in Terrace Bay, Ontario.

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Paul McDivitt of Ann Arbor, Michigan

Finalist, Nature

"Cooper's Hawk," Paul McDivitt, at Hawk Ridge, Duluth.

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Mark Westin of Minneapolis, Minnesota

Finalist, Nature

"Partners," Mark Westin, in Hovland, Minnesota.

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Bruce Multhup of Springfield, Ohio

First Place & Cover, Lake/Landscape

"Storm at Crisp Point Lighthouse," Bruce Multhup, at Crisp Point Lighthouse, Michigan.

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Jakub Sisak of Thunder Bay, Ontario

Second Place, Lake/Landscape

"Shipwreck's Skeleton," Jakub Sisak, at Sturgeon Bay, Ontario.

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Julie Christiansen of Charlevoix, Michigan

Honorable Mention, Lake/Landscape

"Morning Beauty," Julie Christiansen, at Lake Fanny Hooe, Michigan.

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Robert L. Hume of Altoona, Wisconsin

Honorable Mention, Lake/Landscape

"Canyon View," Robert L. Hume, at Ouimet Canyon, Ontario.

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Nate Lindstrom of Duluth, Minnesota

Honorable Mention, Lake/Landscape

"Sunday Sunrise," Nate Lindstrom, at Stoney Point, Knife River, Minnesota.

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Scott Pearson of Iron River, Michigan

Honorable Mention, Lake/Landscape

"Transition to the Lake," Scott Pearson, in Tofte, Minnesota.

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Tony Depetro of Marquette, Michigan

Finalist, Lake/Landscape

"Breaking Ice," Tony Depetro, at the Lower Harbour in Marquette, Michigan.

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Mark Janowski of Prescott, Michigan

Finalist, Lake/Landscape

"Autumn Colors," Mark Janowski, in the Porcupine Mountains, Michigan.

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Steve Rassat of Blaine, Minnesota

Finalist, Lake/Landscape

"Fireworks 2012," Steve Rassat, in Duluth, Minnesota.

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Heidi Mensch of Nisula, Michigan

First Place, People/Humor

"Just My Size," Heidi Mensch, in Nisula, Michigan.

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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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Jayson Childs of Hamilton, Ontario

Honorable Mention, People/Humor

"Climbing at Pass Lake," Jayson Childs, at Pass Lake, Ontario.

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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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Ken Greshowak of Duluth, Minnesota

Honorable Mention, People/Humor

"Superior Surfing," Ken Greshowak, at Stoney Point, Knife RIver, Minnesota.

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Richard Main of Terrace Bay, Ontario

Honorable Mention, People/Humor

"Looking at the Slate Islands," Richard Main, near Terrace Bay, Ontario.

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Norma Pszczolkowski of Traverse City, Michigan

Honorable Mention, People/Humor

"Catch!" Norma Pszczolkowski, at Tahquamenon Falls State Park, Michigan.

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Marilyn Cook of Minneapolis, Minnesota

Finalist, People/Humor

"Pirates!" Marilyn Cook, at the Apostle Islands, Wisconsin.

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Madge Pirie of Terrace Bay, Ontario

Finalist, People/Humor

"Rebecca and the Canadian Carver bear," Madge Pirie, on Hwy. 17, Ontario.

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Kathy Schuck of Marquette, Michigan

Finalist, People/Humor

"Have a taste, Libby!" Kathy Schuck, in Deerton, Michigan.

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Kenji Ogura of Duluth, Minnesota

First Place, Artsy/Altered

"Wednesday Night," Kenji Ogura, in Duluth, Minnesota.

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Travis Chadwick of Superior, Wisconsin

Second Place, Artsy/Altered

"Loading Grain," Travis Chadwick, in Superior, Wisconsin.

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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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Pat Cross of Hayward, Wisconsin

Honorable Mention, Artsy/Altered

"Night Passage," Pat Cross, in Duluth, Minnesota.

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Jennifer Dalquist of Minneapolis, Minnesota

Honorable Mention, Artsy/Altered

"Glass and Brass," Jennifer Dalquist, at Isle Royale National Park.

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Denny Dicks of Ypsilanti, Michigan

Honorable Mention, Artsy/Altered

"Cool Spray," Denny Dicks, at Whitefish Point, near Paradise, Michigan.

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Ken Greshowak of Duluth, Minnesota

Finalist, Artsy/Altered

"Lion in Winter," Ken Greshowak, in Duluth, Minnesota.

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Philip Schwarz of Menomonie, Wisconsin

Finalist, Artsy/Altered

"Rainy Day in Duluth," Philip Schwarz, in Duluth, Minnesota.

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Tom Schweitzer of Jefferson, Wisconsin

Finalist, Artsy/Altered

"Reflections," Tom Schweitzer, in Copper Harbor, Michigan.

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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.

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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.