LANDSCAPE and nature themes have provided the perfect challenge for Knutsford Photographic Society (KPS).

Society members took part in another competition evening, showcasing the talents of the town's residents.

John Cridland said: "In a first for the club, members were encouraged to submit their very best landscape and nature images for a new competition format.

"Members rose to the challenge with nearly eighty images to choose from.

"The judge Ian Whiston, a member at the Crewe Photographic Society, had an extremely difficult task to shortlist and then come up with his top five images in each category.

"The quality of work on display was clear to see.

"With more than thirty images held back or commended, the eventual top five were worthy winners.

"Karl Creaser, club president, commented on the success of the evening, with entries at an all-time high, and that membership was getting back to pre-pandemic levels.

"KPS members are looking forward to a great season of everything photography.

"With several new members already on board, the club programme is proving to be a great success."

Trevor Hosking, programme secretary, said: "With such a diverse range of photographic talent available in the north west, we have managed to attract some very good speakers covering several different genres of photography.

"Members and perspective members are encouraged to view our website for information about the club programme and also to view the latest images at knutsfordps.org.uk."

Landscape competition winners:

1st: Ashness Bridge – Gordon Spruce

2nd: Monsal Dale Weir – Nigel Wells

3rd: Padley Gorge – Gordon Spruce

4th: Monument Valley, Utah – Trevor Hosking

5th: View toward Wildboarclough – Tim Banks

Nature competition winners:

1st: Barn Owl (Tyto alba) in Flight – Gordon Spruce

2nd: Trio of Puffins (Fratercula arctica) – Nigel Wells

3rd: Kingfisher with Catch (Alcedo atthis) – Nigel Wells

4th: Red Spot Milk Frog in Rain (Trachycephalus resinifictrix) – Nigel Wells

5th: Red Deer Stag – Dave Whitney