Every year we look forward to the flood of images that appear on our submission site as we launch our annual photo contest. This year was no different and we received countless beautiful photos from many talented members of our community. Although it is always a tough job to narrow down our winners, the judging panel has spoken. Here are the 2016 Focus on Woodbury winners!
Nature & Wildlife
1st place: Don't Stick Out Your Tongue by Julie Hall
2nd place: Spring Blossoms by Hadley Burger
3rd place: Red's Escape by Margi Johnson
Honorable mentions: Eagle and Chick by Romaine Bayless, Isn't It Spring Yet? by Joe Briol, A Gaggle of Gosling Siblings by Jane Andersen and Smoky Sunset Geese by Tom Ziegler
People & Families
1st place: Sprinkler Fun Run by Mandi Folks
2nd place: Spring Soccer Shenanigans by McKinzie Woelfel
3rd place: Twins at Woodbury Splashpad by Youngmi Kim
Honorable mentions: Shades On by Kara Salzmann, Gravity by Jennifer Kertz and Bubbling Joy - Sunday Worship at Ojibway Bandshell, Woodbury Days by Joyce Anderstrom
Pets
1st place: Morning Light by Chris Dummer
2nd place: Nothing but Smiles by Emma Schultze
3rd place: Kizzy by Jill Lutz
Honorable mentions: Sophie at the Dog Park by Tyler Lehmann, The Cold Never Bothered Her Anyway by Lisa Brabbit and Roscoe Feeling the Breeze by Hank Miller
Landmarks
1st place: An Awakening Woodbury by Gina Osowski (pictured above)
2nd place: Old Barn by Peter Ribotto
3rd place: Carver Boardwalk in the Mist by Julie Miller
Honorable mentions: Dancing Waters by Romaine Bayless and Prairie Home in Winter by Steven Shor
Events & Activities
1st place: Winter Wonderland by Heidi Buschbach
2nd place: Safe? by Joe Briol
3re place: Skate Park by Joe Briol
