Hobbyist photographer captures the small world of caterpillars. Most people don’t take the time to stop and observe the world around them. But Kent...
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Contemporary Threads
Self-portrait captures photographer’s traditional embroidery. Hobbyist photographer and artist Loriene Pearson captured herself on a July foggy...
Joy Ride
Father captures his son’s bike riding victory. What stands out in David Augustson’s second place photo winner is the joy and excitement in his son’s...
Picturesque Pier
Take a look at Woodbury’s most photogenic lake. Kent Nye, hobbyist photographer, took his winning photograph on a particularly hazy morning in...
Winter Wonders
Local captures the beauty of Minnesota winters. Greg Hagen has enjoyed taking photos as a creative outlet for a long time, but he recently began to...
Seasonal Snow
“I really liked the transition of two seasons blending together ...” —Kent Nye Each month, we feature one of the photos from our 2020 Focus on...
Catching Comets
Behind-the-scenes of an award-winning photo. Each month, we feature one of the photos from our 2020 Focus on Woodbury photo contest. This month, we...
Similar, Yet Different
Take a behind-the-scenes look at Broken Class. Each month, we feature a photo from our Focus on Woodbury photo contest. This month, we asked Laila...
Focus on Woodbury 2021 Photo Contest Winners
Competition was stiff this year for the annual Focus on Woodbury photo contest, but after the dust settled, the judges picked the winning images in...
Evoking Emotion
Photographer offered free, socially-distanced photos. Each month, we feature one of the photos from our 2020 Focus on Woodbury photo contest. This...
Summer Snorkeling
Hobby photographer captures summer fun. Each month, we feature one of the photos from our 2020 Focus on Woodbury photo contest. This month, we asked...
Puppy Photoshoot
A behind the scenes look at Puppy Love! Since spring 2020, animal shelters have seen an influx in adoptions. Families across America were getting...
American Attraction
Neighborhood bald eagle catches the eye of a local photographer. Losing his camera’s lens cap in the process, Tom Hawkinson couldn’t dare miss a...
Thank You, Teachers
Photo winner from Focus on Woodbury. “The teachers deserve the awards for all that they do, especially during these times,” says Stephanie Lundell,...
Trick Shot
First place photograph captures the playfulness of summer. “I think the power of photography is memory and emotion,” says Susan Jamison, who...
Capturing History
Miller Barn photographed by Woodbury local. “I enjoy history and with Woodbury being a relatively new community, I found the Miller barn interesting...
Lucy’s Snow
Photographer captures picture perfect snowfall. “I’m not a photographer, I just enjoy taking photos when the opportunity arises,” says Samu Miller,...
Focus on Woodbury: A ‘Truly Magical’ Snow Scene
Manjinder Kaur captures everyday winter splendor in this late-night shot. Every Minnesotan knows the feeling. You’re all cozy by the fire, perhaps...
Focus on Woodbury: A Festive Feline
This Focus on Woodbury winner captures a Christmas-loving cat. You know what they say about curiosity and cats. In this shot, Fifi the cat inspects...
Focus on Woodbury Photo Captures Frost-Covered Farmers Market
Julie Ohs captures a snow-dusted scene at the farmers market. “The story behind the image is how quickly the weather in Minnesota can change,” says...
