December Photography Competition Results

December Photography Competition Results

Trevor Southward

Winter is well and truly upon us at Brockholes Nature Reserve, with the dramatic change in weather there is an abundance of seasonal wildlife out on the reserve. Our brilliant photographers have been busy at work entering our December photography competition.

This month’s theme was festive fun, and with a plethora of entries covering every corner of our two hundred and fifty-acre site. All of the marvellous entries, effectively conveyed the outstanding natural beauty of Brockholes during the winter months.

Our judge had an extremely difficult time choosing from the superb array of images. Commenting that all of the entries wonderfully captured the spirit of the brief, and truly demonstrated the natural splendour of Brockholes during the winter. However, after much deliberation Trevor Southward’s a Brockholes Christmas Angel was chosen as the winner of this month’s competition.

Brockholes Christmas Angel

Trevor Southward

Our judge noted that “the level of detail and movement captured within this photo is truly outstanding. The image also wonderfully illustrates the life and beauty present at Brockholes in one superb image.”

Hanging Around

Stephanie Mottershead 

In second place is Stephanie Mottershead’s Hanging Around. Our judge said "this photograph beautifully captures the diversity of wildlife on offer at Brockholes Nature Reserve. The picture also tremendously exhibits the mischievous character of one of the nation’s favourite birds, with its striking red breast creating a vivid and stunning image."

Who Has the Best Red Outfit

Dave Bennion 

Finally, in third place is Dave Bennion’s Who Has the Best Red Outfit, our judge adored this image stating that "this rather humorous take on the brief, once again exemplifies the plethora of accessible wildlife present out on the reserve. The image also once more, shows one of the festive seasons favourite characters in all its natural splendour."

Keep your eyes peeled for our brand new photography competition launching on February 1st 2020!

December Photography Competition