
Photo: Andy Venn
Explore the winning photos from our Focus on Woodbury photo contest.
This summer, we asked local residents to scroll down their digital files or flip through their film—whatever it took to find their favorite shots of the Woodbury community. From scenic landscapes to candid portraits, artistic abstractions to vibrant close-ups, Woodbury Magazine readers delivered their favorite scenes from the past year. We would like to extend our thanks to returning contestants and newcomers alike!
Now, we’re excited to share the winners.
Please note that judges reserve the right to recategorize submissions if they feel the photograph is better suited to a different category.
Readers’ Choice Winner
Title: All Fluff, No Stuff

Photo: Terri Schmiedlin
Abstract
1st Place
Title: Soggy Christmas Lights

Photo: Jane Andersen
2nd Place
Title: Christmas tree abstract #2

Photo: Fred Manthey
3rd Place
Title: A Murky Paw Print

Photo: Joe Praus
Honorable Mention
Title: Fire Red Daisy

Photo: Megan Valerius
People
1st Place
Title: Grab the rake!

Photo: Taylor Limbeck
2nd Place
Title: Honoring our Fallen Heroes

Photo: Pat Dolan
3rd Place
Title: Tummy Time Buddies

Photo: Lanh Nguyen
Pets
1st Place
Title: The kitten that thought he was an owl

Photo: Nora Franey-Anelli
2nd Place
Title: Hanging Out

Photo: Julie Joyce
3rd Place
Title: Cooling Off

Photo: Debrah Mullen
Honorable Mention
Title: Fallon’s Portrait

Photo: Lorrie Burdeski
Places
1st Place
Title: Valley Creek Park Aurora

Photo: Andy Venn
2nd Place
Title: Woodbury Days Celebration

Photo: Kent Nye
3rd Place
Title: Sunset over East Ridge Tennis

Photo: Samantha Pantenburg
Honorable Mention
Title: Powers Lake

Photo: Todd Wiessner
Seasons
1st Place
Title: Fall and Winter Collide

Photo: Kent Nye
2nd Place
Title: Snowblind

Photo: Adrian Koo
3rd Place
Title: Easter Sunrise

Photo: Patrick Donaghy
Honorable Mention
Title: Autumn Glass

Photo: Baylie DeLong
Wildlife
1st Place
Title: Bufflehead on Fox Run

Photo: Justin Mueller
2nd Place
Title: Cardinal Courtship

Photo: Steven Meisel
3rd Place
Title: The Cranes are Back

Photo: Tom Hamre
Honorable Mention
Title: Burt and Ernie

Photo: Steven Kong