The Nature Recovery Network's nature themed photography competition marked five years of the local Nature Recovery Network with entries focused on our local environment, celebrating the intrinsic value of the natural world and what it brings us; from the smallest of flowers in back gardens and green havens, to creatures and natural networks in the wild.
There were three age categories:
0-10 years, 11-18 years & Adults.
There were also three people’s choice winners, voted for by the public attending NRN's 5th birthday celebration on Saturday 21st June.
With over 60 entries of very high standard it was extremely difficult to pick a single winner per category so 3 merit awards were also introduced!
0-10
Winner - Burnet Moth on Red Clover by Gil Lewis also ‘People’s Favourite’ winner
Merit - Squirrel by Ada McCulloch
Merit - Daisies by Marnie Allen
Merit - Bee Swarm by Betsy Adair
11-18
Winner - Comma on blackberry by Roly Lewis
Merit - Oak Tree by Carla Pollard also ‘People’s Favourite’ winner
Merit - South coast by Nell Wain
Merit - Snowdrops by Abi Want
Adult
Winner - Swifts over Acre End street by Hugh Pryor also ‘People’s Favourite’ winner
Merit - Heron at Osney Bridge by Chlöe Thompson
Merit - Sparrow hawk at the Allotment by Kate Bailey
Merit - Large blue butterflies mating at Daneway Banks by Jessica Crumpton
Come and view all entries at Mill Street Arts, 66 Mill Street, Eynsham until the end of July!