Steph Moss
These multi-coloured, iridescent predators are most commonly found in and around wetland areas. They are incredibly diverse and intricately built - little wonder when you consider the fact that they can be traced back to prehistoric times.
We're very pleased to announce that the winner of this month's photography competition is Steph Moss!
Steph Moss
Our judge picked this photograph for its spectacular level of detail. They commented that, "The vivid colour offset against the more muted tones of the natural flora makes it really stand out from the crowd. The clarity of the photograph is stunning."
Ken Gartside
In second place is Ken Gartside. Our judge loved this photograph and said that, "Ken has perfectly captured the true beauty of the magnificent emerald damselfly and highlighted the complex nature of its wings. Damselflies have an elaborate vein system in their wings which is directly linked to their ancient lineage, and this photo showcases this genetic quirk."
John Cobham
In third place is John Cobham. Our judge noted:
"This image is something special. The light is tremendous, and the spectacle of an azure damselfly ovipositing onto an emperor dragonfly is genuinely breath-taking."
The winner will be contacted via email with details of how to redeem their £100 optics voucher prize. Additionally, all winning photos will be displayed in our visitor centres for everyone to see.
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September's competition is currently open and has the theme of ‘Local Landscapes’. As per 2021 rule changes, photographs can be taken anywhere in the Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside region and are not limited to Lancashire Wildlife Trust nature reserves.
The deadline for entries is 11:59 pm on 30/09/2021. To enter, email photocomp@lancswt.org.uk (a maximum of three photos per person) or click the button below.
