STUNNING views of landscapes, wildlife and the county’s cultural heritage are being sought for the return of the South Downs photography competition.
Judges are looking for breathtaking images that capture close-up views of the National Park, showing the beauty of nature in intricate detail and capturing this year’s theme - "Near and Far".
Photographers are also invited to snap dramatic expansive views of the landscape that show off the scale and majesty of the South Downs, from its hills, valleys and rivers to its woodlands, towns and villages.
The winner of the competition will win £250, with a runner-up prize of £150 and a third-place prize of £75.
Fior the first time the competition has introduced a best mobile photo category, to encourage everyone to get snapping awe-inspiring views of the National Park, with a £75 prize for the winner.
The youth competition also returns this year for budding young photographers, with categories for children ten years old and under and those aged 11 to 17.
The prize for the ten and under category is a den-building kit, while the winner of the 11 to 17 years category will win a family pass to a Go Ape Treetop Challenge or a Go Ape Forest Segway Experience.
Joining this year’s judging panel are award-winning photographers Rachael Talibart and Carlotta Luke.
Carlotta is “very excited” about this year’s theme and said: “This theme gives so much scope for beautiful images that capture the intimate details and the wide-open vistas of the National Park.
“I hope it will inspire people to look both closely and broadly at our inspiring South Downs. I can’t wait to see what young budding photographers send us in the youth categories. I am also really pleased that we now have a mobile phone category.
“Now there are no excuses not to send in your photos.”
Rachael said: “I am looking forward to seeing lots of wonderful photos from this very special part of the world.
“I hope people will take the opportunity to show us not only the big vistas but also the little details that together make the National Park such a rewarding place to visit or live.”
Entries for the competition close at midnight on October 31.
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