Busy bee on duty! Catherine Craddock of Mankato snapped this lovely photo of a bumblebee collecting pollen from a yellow coneflower. A moment of nature’s hard work in action.
A graceful family outing. Sue Taylor of Hitterdahl caught this adorable snapshot of two adult swans escorting their fluffy cygnets across a glassy pond. The cuteness floats right along.
Now that’s dedication to the shot! Ruby Graves of Clara City got creative with this fiery photo, lying low to capture the perfect frame through a charred, glowing log. The photo inside a photo steals the scene.
Maggie Gray of Fairfax snapped this heart-melting photo of a young red fox kit gently nosing around in a patch of dandelions. With soft fur and curious eyes, this little explorer looks right at home among the wildflowers of a Minnesota meadow.
Talk about a front-step showstopper! Vonna Anderson of Herman shared this stunning lineup of blooming cacti, each bursting with delicate pink flowers. Summer’s desert flair meets Minnesota charm.
Sarah Herron of South Alexandria captured this dramatic view of clouds lit by the setting sun. As towering thunderheads rolled across the horizon, the fiery light turned the sky into a canvas of lavender, gold, and blue — nature’s evening finale.
Diann Hirman of Sauk Centre captured this tall and elegant sandhill crane stepping carefully through a cornfield. With its russet feathers gleaming in the sun, this beautiful bird looks like it’s on a mission to inspect the spring planting.
The kind of view that makes you take a deep breath. Merlin Schroeder of Glenwood captured this sweeping landscape overlooking a lush valley of Glenwood and sparkling Lake Minnewaska. Pure Minnesota peace.
Gail Larson of Glenwood looked out to find a sweet scene: a doe and her two fawns pausing in the grass behind her home. The trio stood still just long enough for this picture-perfect moment before bounding back into the safety of the trees.
An iconic view, carved in stone. Rudy Vigil of Willmar captured this crisp, awe-inspiring photo of Mount Rushmore during a recent visit. The towering faces of history never fail to impress.
Now that’s a sunset. Mary Hanson of Willmar caught this brilliant sky lighting up the horizon over a sea of corn—Mother Nature showing off her pastel palette.
Talk about flower power! Carolyn Enstad of Walnut Grove arranged this cheerful wildflower bouquet in a jar—coneflowers, golden blooms, and a sprinkle of summer sunshine.
Now that’s a fish worth posing for! Bev Bales of Albany shared this great photo taken by her daughter Becky Cremlet of her son, Collin, holding up a beautiful catch from on the lake. One proud wrangler and one impressive walleye!
Now that’s a fitting perch! A tiny green frog found the perfect resting spot on the shoulder of a St. Francis statue in Madelyn Wood’s Princeton garden. Talk about peaceful company in the flower bed.
Just married… 65 years ago! Janice Nord of Milaca shared this heartwarming photo celebrating a milestone anniversary with her husband Dick. With matching smiles and a sweet convertible sign, love is clearly still in the air.
A patch of Minnesota’s state flower stole the show in Spicer! Barb Turner and her cousin Lorri shared this lovely look at blooming lady slippers nestled among the ferns.
This stately buck made a surprise appearance in James Warzecha’s St. Cloud backyard, showing off his velvet antlers and pausing just long enough for a quick photo shoot. Nature really knows how to strike a pose!
The moon cast a magical glow over the water in this peaceful night scene. Heidi McCluskey of Elk River captured the quiet beauty of moonlight reflecting on the rippling surface below—a moment of calm under the stars.
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