The South Downs have released stunning photos of the park to coincide with World Photography Day.

With this year’s theme focusing on clouds, the collection of images captures the park as a variety of clouds pass overhead, from stormy, towering cumulonimbus clouds, to wispy cirrus formations.

The photos aim to inspire photographers for the South Downs’ annual photography competition and capture the splendour and beauty of the park.

Photographers of all levels and abilities are being challenged to capture a stunning view that shows off the magical beauty of the South Downs, with the theme of “a new perspective”.

Judges are keen to see viewpoints that are out-of-the-ordinary and show off the park in ways they have not seen before.

Photographers can win a cash prize of £250, with a runner-up prize of £100 and third place receiving £50.

The competition also includes a wildlife category, with a top prize of £75 for a stunning shot of some of the creatures that inhabit the South Downs.

A mobile phone category also returns, with a £75 cash prize for an incredible phone picture of the South Downs, covering either wildlife or the “new perspective” theme.

Budding young photographers also have the chance to enter - with categories for those aged ten and under and for those aged 11-17 years old.

Those ten and under could win a family ticket to Birdworld, while the winner of the 11-17 category will win a family ticket to Marwell Wildlife.

Award-winning professional photographer Rachael Talibart, who is returning as a judge for this year’s competition, said: “I grew up in Sussex and the area that is now the South Downs National Park feels like home to me. It is also my favourite place to take photos.

“The national park is full of variety, from spectacular vistas to quiet, overlooked details and, of course, some wonderful wildlife.

“I am looking forward, as always to seeing, everyone’s entries and, in particular, I am hoping to find a few surprises.”

Entries close at midnight on October 31, with winners announced in January.