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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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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.
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.