Public falls for autumnal Forest photos

Photos of a babbling brook, golden forest foliage and a stag in the mist were among the winning images.

Photographers submitted their autumnal photos of the New Forest on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram and four winners were chosen by a public vote on the National Park Authority’s Facebook page. A fifth prize winner was chosen by a judging panel.

The winners are:

• First: Hannah Burrows
• Second: Matthew Pinner
• Third: Craig Hobbs
• Fourth: Yvonne Holloway
• Judges’ Pick: Steve Elson

Barry Rickman, New Forest National Park Authority member, said, “The winning photos wonderfully convey the beauty of autumn in the New Forest and show why it is so important to safeguard this special area. Autumn is a lovely time to explore the National Park with your camera, so it is heartening to see that so many people have taken the opportunity. Congratulations to all the winners.”

Each of the five winners received one of several prizes, kindly donated by local businesses:

• Spa day for two at SenSpa, Careys Manor, Brockenhurst
• Full afternoon tea at New Park Manor, Brockenhurst
• Two tickets for a tour of Ringwood Brewery
• Cream tea for two at Fairweather’s Garden Centre, Beaulieu
• Family ticket for National Motor Museum, Beaulieu.

To view the other winning photos and a selection of other entries visit www.newforestnpa.gov.uk/seasonalsnaps.