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.”
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.”
COAST WINNER: Hannah Targett
Sea glass hunting on Lepe Beach
“Taken at beautiful Lepe Beach after a successful day of sea glass hunting!”
FOOD & DRINK WINNER: Amy Briscoe
Drinks by the Hamble River, Universal Marina
“Summer evening drinks at the best spot…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.”
Amy Briscoe: Winchester Cathedral
Andrew Johnson: Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth at night
Anna Hector: Hatchet Moor
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.”
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.”
Elisabeth Blackbourn: Itchen Abbas
“Taken in June at Itchen Abbas on one of the watercress walks. The water is so clear.”
Hang Ross: 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.”
Jonathan Corbett: Lymington
“A bird's eye view of Lymington Yacht Haven taken in March 2024 using a DJI Mini 3 Pro drone.”
Jonathon Duffett: Southampton
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.”
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.”
Mark Emerton: HMS Warrior, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Mark Richards: Sunset at Lepe Beach
Melanie Patilla: Butser Hill
Michelle Brereton: Cams Mill, Fareham
Monika Jagusztyn: The Lavender Fields in Alton
Paul Lavin: 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.”
Simon Miles: Ashlett Creek
“Taken on the coastal path at Ashlett Creek looking over toward Southampton water.”
Stacey Johns: HMS Warrior, Portsmouth
Su Browning: Itchen Stoke Mill
Tim Connell: Langstone Mill, Havant
Tim Rosier: Mogshade Pond in the New Forest
Zara Clark: Portsmouth Kite Festival
“Flying high after seeing the beautiful kites soaring at the Portsmouth Kite Festival.”
Zara Clark: Portsmouth
“Nothing is better than seeing the beautiful coastline Hampshire has to offer.”
Looking for some further inspiration?
Take a look at our previous photo competitions for ideas and inspiration for your time spent in Hampshire.