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July Photography Competition Results

Sue Smith

With coronavirus restrictions diminishing ever so slightly, we have been overjoyed to welcome people back to our nature reserves. As a results we have received an overwhelming array of amazing images from right across our region and its many spectacular nature reserves.

This month’s theme was 'Summer Colour' and we have received an abundance of breath-taking photographs, from intricate close-up shots of eye-catching flowers like the resplendent orange hawkweed, to more muted images of beautifully delicate damselflies. We are delighted that so many people are getting involved, and we hope that you have enjoyed capturing these images across our diverse array of nature reserves.

Out of 70 marvellous entries and after much deliberation, Sue Smith’s ‘Floating Heart Lilies’, taken at Brockholes Nature Reserve, was awarded first place.

Floating Heart Lilies

Sue Smith

Our judge commented that, "The depth of colour captured within this image is outstanding. Moreover, the presence and timing required to capture this spectacular photograph, with its vivid colour and movement, demonstrates a remarkable level of skill and aptitude which truly deserves recognition."

Cinnabar Caterpillar

Robert Hurrell

In second place is Robert Hurrell’s ‘Cinnabar Caterpillar’, taken at Lunt Meadows Nature Reserve. Our judge said:

"The eye-catching colour which exudes from this image makes it really stand out from the crowd. In addition, this photograph beautifully exhibits the texture and intricacy of an often underappreciated little creature."

Yellow Camouflage

Janet Stocks

Finally, in third place is Janet Stocks with ‘Yellow Camouflage’, taken at Brockholes Nature Reserve.

Our judge loved this image and stated that, "The detail captured within this picture reflects the delicate beauty of these tiny creatures. The vivid colour really captures the theme of 'Summer Colour'."

The winner of our July photography competition will be contacted via email with details about how to redeem their £100 optics voucher prize. Additionally, all winners' photos will be displayed at our visitor centres for everyone to see.

What do you think?

Feel free to let us know what you think about the judge’s selections via either our Facebook or Twitter pages.

August’s photography competition is currently open and has the theme of 'Dragonflies and Damselflies'. The deadline for entries is 11:59 pm on 31/08/2020 and the only condition is that your photograph was taken at one of our nature reserves. To enter, just email photocomp@lancswt.org.uk (a maximum of three photos per person is permitted) or click the button below.

Enter our photo competition

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