Reader Pics highlights reader-submitted local photos of people, places, events, scenery, or even breaking news. Follow The Laconia Daily Sun on Instagram to see daily Reader Pics. Have a great shot? Email it to us for consideration at readerpics@laconiadailysun.com. Please include as much information as possible about the photo, including who took it, when and where it was taken, who's in it and what's happening. The larger the file the better, and please, no Photoshopping. Let your natural talent speak for itself. We hope you enjoy the photography skills of your neighbors and fellow readers.
Reader Pics: Feb. 17
Harrison Haas, of Laconia, shared this photo of Zachary Gordon of Madison, bib No. 5, mushing his way through the field near Prescott State Forest in Laconia on Friday, during the opening unlimited race of the annual World Championship Sled Dog Derby.
Reader Pics: Feb. 7
"Bill Cass of Laconia and his granddaughter Nora have the ice rink at Opechee to themselves on a cold Saturday morning," wrote Colleen Cass of Laconia, who shared this photo this week. "Thank you to Laconia Parks & Rec who do such a great job clearing the snow."
Reader Pics: Feb. 5
Maria Cantor shared these photos, taken Jan. 30, of the annual ice harvest on Squam Lake at the Rockywold Deephaven Camp in Holderness. "The ice harvest is a time-honored tradition dating back more than 100 years, and RDC is one of only five places in the U.S. that still does this," Cantor wrote. The ice harvest continued through Feb. 1.
Reader Pics: Feb. 5
Maria Cantor shared these photos, taken Jan. 30, of the annual ice harvest on Squam Lake at the Rockywold Deephaven Camp in Holderness. "The ice harvest is a time-honored tradition dating back more than 100 years, and RDC is one of only five places in the U.S. that still does this," Cantor wrote. The ice harvest continued through Feb. 1.
Reader Pics: Jan. 21
Kathi Mitchell of Tilton took this photo Tuesday, on the Winnipesaukee River in Tilton. She wrote, “an ‘ice disc,’ which is a rare phenomenon that sits and spins in the current, does not last long and this one disappeared before noon.”
Reader Pics: Jan. 9
Laconia resident Carol Varney submitted this photo Monday of her nephews, Jordan and Jasper Page, sledding in the Lakes Region with their dad, Joey, watching. She wrote, “A perfect New Hampshire sledding hill plus one toboggan equals two happy California brothers enjoying their first time sledding while Dad plays catcher at the bottom. No California dreaming here, just big smiles and rosy cheeks.”
Reader Pics: Jan. 7
Laconia resident Joanna DeCesare shared this photo Monday, writing, “I was hoping to capture the full wolf moonrise, but the sky became overcast. Just as I got to Wolfeboro Bay, the setting sun broke through and shot sun rays in every direction. So beautiful.”
Reader Pics: Dec. 30
"I took this picture at our candlelight Christmas Eve service at the Holderness Community Church," wrote Carole Felten. "We sang Christmas carols while each candle was lit from another's until everyone's glowed. The feeling of surrounding peace was wonderful."
Reader Pics: Dec. 25
Sharon E. Ryan of Meredith shared this photo, taken Dec. 13, at Santa’s Village at the Tapply-Thompson Community Center in Bristol. "Every inch of space in the Village was decorated with the Christmas theme, and elves were everywhere, the Christmas Spirit was in the air," Ryan wrote.
Reader Pics: Dec. 20
Avid angler Drew Dunlap, 26, of Meredith, caught this fish on Wednesday in Meredith at a “secret” location. His mother, Renee Dunlap, submitted the photo, writing, “Just off the plane for Christmas break from Oklahoma State, he couldn’t wait to drill a hole into ‘the best ice we’ve had in 10 years in December.’ The colors are stunning between the sky and the fish.”
Reader Pics: Dec. 19
Andrew Trimble shared this photo Tuesday of Mischa’s Little Stars, a program based at the Merrill Fay Arena in Laconia aimed at teaching novice skaters to play hockey. The program is sponsored by the Fay family in honor of their late son, Mischa.
Reader Pics: Dec. 15
Sharon E. Ryan of Meredith shared these photos from Laconia Christmas Village on Dec. 5. "Every elf and helper were so welcoming. What a considerate idea to offer seniors time to visit and view all the wonderful sections and even meet Santa," Ryan wrote.
Reader Pics: Dec. 15
Sharon E. Ryan of Meredith shared these photos from Laconia Christmas Village on Dec. 5. "Every elf and helper were so welcoming. What a considerate idea to offer seniors time to visit and view all the wonderful sections and even meet Santa," Ryan wrote.
Reader Pics: Dec. 15
Sharon E. Ryan of Meredith shared these photos from Laconia Christmas Village on Dec. 5. "Every elf and helper were so welcoming. What a considerate idea to offer seniors time to visit and view all the wonderful sections and even meet Santa," Ryan wrote.
Reader Pics: Dec. 13
This photo of “fire and ice” was shared Dec. 6, by Cindi Cote of Laconia, who wrote, “Lake Opechee is freezing up fast, but Saturday night, the setting sun took full advantage of a patch of still, open water, putting on a fiery show.”
Reader Pics: Dec. 12
Service Manager Jason Marceau of Irwin Marine in Laconia shared this photo Dec. 3, of the Gilford Fire Department boat being removed from water for the season. He wrote, “[It’s] that time of the year when all boats must be pulled out.”
Reader Pics: Dec. 11
Melissa Gensakos, a teacher from Belmont Elementary School and a resident of Plymouth, shared this photo Monday, writing, “the last full moon of 2025 at the Belmont Gazebo [is] reminding us to rest and replenish as the winter solstice approaches.”
Reader Pics: Dec. 6
Christine Newton of Gilford shared this photo on Nov. 30, writing, “With all the recent accidents, I thought this picture would make an important statement this holiday season. This owl lives on Morgan Way. It was sitting on Morrill St. in Gilford to remind drivers to slow down and obey the speed limit.”
Reader Pics: Dec. 4
Jane LaRoche of Laconia shared this photo, writing, "Michael DellaVecchia of Shore Drive clears the fire hydrant from the snow. Neighbors in the area take turns. Who does your local fire hydrant? This is a big help for our fire department and for community safety."
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Reader Pics: Feb. 5
Maria Cantor shared these photos, taken Jan. 30, of the annual ice harvest on Squam Lake at the Rockywold Deephaven Camp in Holderness. "The ice harvest is a time-honored tradition dating back more than 100 years, and RDC is one of only five places in the U.S. that still does this," Cantor wrote. The ice harvest continued through Feb. 1.
Reader Pics: Feb. 5
Maria Cantor shared these photos, taken Jan. 30, of the annual ice harvest on Squam Lake at the Rockywold Deephaven Camp in Holderness. "The ice harvest is a time-honored tradition dating back more than 100 years, and RDC is one of only five places in the U.S. that still does this," Cantor wrote. The ice harvest continued through Feb. 1.
Reader Pics: Jan. 9
Laconia resident Carol Varney submitted this photo Monday of her nephews, Jordan and Jasper Page, sledding in the Lakes Region with their dad, Joey, watching. She wrote, “A perfect New Hampshire sledding hill plus one toboggan equals two happy California brothers enjoying their first time sledding while Dad plays catcher at the bottom. No California dreaming here, just big smiles and rosy cheeks.”
Reader Pics: Dec. 25
Sharon E. Ryan of Meredith shared this photo, taken Dec. 13, at Santa’s Village at the Tapply-Thompson Community Center in Bristol. "Every inch of space in the Village was decorated with the Christmas theme, and elves were everywhere, the Christmas Spirit was in the air," Ryan wrote.
Reader Pics: Dec. 20
Avid angler Drew Dunlap, 26, of Meredith, caught this fish on Wednesday in Meredith at a “secret” location. His mother, Renee Dunlap, submitted the photo, writing, “Just off the plane for Christmas break from Oklahoma State, he couldn’t wait to drill a hole into ‘the best ice we’ve had in 10 years in December.’ The colors are stunning between the sky and the fish.”
Reader Pics: Dec. 6
Christine Newton of Gilford shared this photo on Nov. 30, writing, “With all the recent accidents, I thought this picture would make an important statement this holiday season. This owl lives on Morgan Way. It was sitting on Morrill St. in Gilford to remind drivers to slow down and obey the speed limit.”
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- READER pics, reader-submitted shots of people, places, events, and scenery from around the Lakes Region
- READER pics, reader-submitted shots of people, places, events, and scenery from around the Lakes Region
- READER pics, reader-submitted shots of people, places, events, and scenery from around the Lakes Region
- READER pics, reader-submitted shots of people, places, events, and scenery from around the Lakes Region
- READER pics, reader-submitted shots of people, places, events, and scenery from around the Lakes Region
- READER pics, reader-submitted shots of people, places, events, and scenery from around the Lakes Region
- READER pics, reader-submitted shots of people, places, events, and scenery from around the Lakes Region
- READER pics, reader-submitted shots of people, places, events, and scenery from around the Lakes Region


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