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Catergories: Photography

To showcase the summer season in Hampshire we ran our latest summer photography competition and we received some stunning entries from across the county.

After some extensive judging, we are delighted to announce the winners of this photo competition.

A huge thank you to those who entered! 

OVERALL WINNER: Jonathan Corbett

Riding the Wind: Kite Surfing on the Keyhaven Lake, Milford-on-Sea

“A kite surfer glides across the Keyhaven Lake overlooked by Hurst Point Lighthouse.”

Kite Surfing on the Keyhaven Lake, Milford-on-Sea

CITY WINNER: Roger Forster

Colourful Celebration, Portsmouth

“I took this shot of Gunwharf, from Gosport, when the Round the World Clipper race arrived in Portsmouth in July 2024.”

Round the World Clipper Race arrival in Portsmouth

COAST WINNER: Hannah Targett

Sea glass hunting on Lepe Beach

“Taken at beautiful Lepe Beach after a successful day of sea glass hunting!”

Lepe Beach

FOOD & DRINK WINNER: Amy Briscoe

Drinks by the Hamble River, Universal Marina

“Summer evening drinks at the best spot…Banana Wharf, Universal Marina.”

Banana Wharf, Universal Marina

RUNNERS UP

Amanda Norfolk: ‘Into the trees.’ Brook, New Forest

“On one of the hottest days in August, and the New Forest ponies search for the shade in the canopy of the trees. It’s not unusual to see ponies cross the road here but I had to capture these ponies casually entering the forest on a hot summer day.”

New Forest ponies

Amy Briscoe: Winchester Cathedral

Winchester Cathedral

Andrew Johnson: Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth at night

Spinnaker Tower at night

Anna Hector: Hatchet Moor

Hatchet Pond

Christopher Piesina-Blaber: A view from the Jolly Sailor on the Hamble River

“Sitting with a drink on the river wall at the Jolly Sailor taking in the stormy sky and beautiful marina.”

 View from the Jolly Sailor, River Hamble

Donald Orme: Barton on Sea

“Taken at Barton on Sea on a bright summer day when there was a clear view of the coast looking towards Southampton.”

Barton on Sea

Elisabeth Blackbourn: Itchen Abbas

“Taken in June at Itchen Abbas on one of the watercress walks. The water is so clear.”

Itchen Abbas on one of the Watercress walks

Hang Ross: Sunset over the New Forest

Sunset over the New Forest

Jonathan Corbett: Mount Lake and Hurst Spit, Milford-on-Sea

“An aerial view of Mount Lake and Hurst Spit in Milford-on-Sea, captured by drone in September 2024.”

Hurst Spit

Jonathan Corbett: Lymington

“A bird's eye view of Lymington Yacht Haven taken in March 2024 using a DJI Mini 3 Pro drone.”

Lymington Yacht Haven

Jonathon Duffett: Southampton

Southampton at night

Justin Vincent: River Hamble

“I love the River Hamble and often camp at a lovely little campsite in Mercury Yacht Harbour, and this stretch of the river is only a short stroll away.”

River Hamble

Lorraine Poole: Barton on Sea beach

“I was visiting from Scotland and was taking my two dogs for a walk along the beach. The sun was lowering in the sky and the light illuminated the beach huts with the most beautiful golden glow. This contrasted with some dramatic dark clouds looming above. Such a lovely walk.”

Barton on Sea Beach

Mark Emerton: HMS Warrior, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

HMS Warrior, Portsmouth Hisoric Dockyard

Mark Richards: Sunset at Lepe Beach

Sunset at Lepe Beach

Melanie Patilla: Butser Hill

Butser Hill

Michelle Brereton: Cams Mill, Fareham

Cams Hill Estate Fareham

Monika Jagusztyn: The Lavender Fields in Alton

 The Lavender Fields, Alton

Paul Lavin: Evening bathers at Hill Head

Evening bathers at Hill Head

Philip Heard: Hayling Island Beach

“Low tide at Hayling Island Beach, capturing the start of the sunset, and reflection of the stunning cloud formation, along with the old boiler left from a shipwreck many years ago.”

Hayling Island Beach

Simon Miles: Ashlett Creek

“Taken on the coastal path at Ashlett Creek looking over toward Southampton water.”

Ashlett Creek

Stacey Johns: HMS Warrior, Portsmouth

HMS Warrior, Portsmouth

Su Browning: Itchen Stoke Mill

Itchen Stoke Mill

Tim Connell: Langstone Mill, Havant

Langstone Mill, Havant

Tim Rosier: Mogshade Pond in the New Forest

Mogshade Pond in the New Forest

Zara Clark: Portsmouth Kite Festival

“Flying high after seeing the beautiful kites soaring at the Portsmouth Kite Festival.”

Portsmouth Kite Festival

Zara Clark: Portsmouth

“Nothing is better than seeing the beautiful coastline Hampshire has to offer.”

Portsmouth seafront

Looking for some further inspiration?

Take a look at our previous photo competitions for ideas and inspiration for your time spent in Hampshire.

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