Nature Photo Competition

We are delighted to share the winning, runner up and highly commended photos that have been chosen by the judging panel at Wealden District Council. We were overwhelmed by the number of amazing entries which showcased the beauty and diversity of nature and landscapes within Wealden and more widely across East Sussex.

Due to the number of high quality entries the judging panel have decided to highly commend an additional picture in each of the three categories alongside the winners and runners up. In highly commending a photo, the panel want to showcase and celebrate the quality and creativity of entrants.

Thank you to everyone who took part in the competition and congratulations to the winners!

Young Persons Nature and Wildlife - Age 4-11 Category:

Winner - Arthur Bannister (Age 11)

Photo of a fungi on the woodland floor taken from below Laughton Runner Up - Louis Harrison (Age 8)

Photo of a caterpillar in the centre resting on a green leaf in high resolution UckfieldHighly Commended - Felix Rohan (Age 6)

Photo of a red toadstool in the centre set against the woodland floor with a large branch in the foreground Ashdown ForestYoung Persons Nature and Wildlife - Age 12-17 Category:

Winner - Eva Godden - (Age 12)

Rye

Runner Up - Maggie Claire Watson (Age 13)

Beachy Head

Highly Commended - Jacob Thomson (Age 13)

Heathfield
Adult Changing Seasons of Wealden Category

Winner - Chris Mole

Photo of light coming through the leaves of a tree canopy in red, yellow and green colours with the tree branches in the foreground Sheffield Park

Runner Up - Ian Brierly

Photo of a forest scene with orange leaves trees and a stream running through the centre

Ashdown Forest

Highly Commended - Peter Westhead

Photo shows a misty morning on the water with an orange and grey tone outlook with two birds silhouetted in the foreground

Arlington Reservoir