2020 Winning Photos

In 2020, 770 photographs were submitted for the annual Photo Contest. While we received many exceptional photographs, these stood out in their respective category:

Category 1: Life in Lake Oswego
First Place:  Hopeful Spring by Shirin Doratotaj
Second Place: Two Men Quietly Fishing at George Rogers Park by Stephen Aalberg
Third Place: Sharing Berries by David Cherrytree

Category 2: Places in Lake Oswego
First Place: Sunset at Luscher Farm by Corina Laws
Second Place: Early Winter Morning at Cooks Butte Park by Alan Hansen
Third Place: Cheer on Mt Park Trails by Ina Clark

Category 3: Plants and Wildlife in Lake Oswego 
First Place:  Nesting by Shirin Doratotaj
Second Place:  What’s up, Chromie? By Alison Webster
Third Place:  Backyard Visitor in Mtn Park by Ina Clark

Category 4: Pets in Lake Oswego  
First Place:  Sir Scotto by Bela Balogh
Second Place:  Pet Hedgehog, Penelope, Enjoying the Day at George Rogers Park by Lia Mahoney
Third Place:  Biscuit’s Bonnet by Pam Helling

Category 5: Digitally Altered Photographic Images
First Place:  Tree of Life by Ashely Armsby
Second Place:  Outdoor Dining at Lake View Village by Bruce Lee
Third Place:  Rally at Millennium Plaza Park by Janis Reid

Category 6: Youth (entrant/photographer must be under the age of 18)
First Place:  Bird in the Sun by Collin Boyd
Second Place:  Backyard Mountain Biking by Quinn Kaluza
Third Place:  Autumn’s Daisy by Sofia Motika

Category 7: New Days, New Ways
First Place:  Longing by Laura Taylor
Second Place:  Lake Theater Marquee by Judie Tarlow
Third Place:  Reality is Bananas by Amanda Edwards

The City would like to thank everyone for submitting their wonderful photos!