Photography Competition

Ann Hawkes - 'Boston in Bloom' at Boston Stump St Botolphs church is famously known as ‘Boston Stump’ It is the heart and soul of Boston in Lincolnshire. The church is thought of as a calendar church. It has 365 steps to the tower, 12 pillars, 7 doors, 52 windows and 24 steps to the library. Either side of the Chancel is 60 steps taking you to the roof.

Clive Cox - Promenade at Cleethorpes Photograph taken on the promenade at Cleethorpes (14th January 2022) The vibrant colours on a cold day shows the full beauty of the iconic pier. The solitude of the winter setting is in contrast to the summer hustle and bustle of this British seaside resort.

Fenny Johnson - Sunset in Tattershal Castle Sunset in Tattershal castle. It reminds me to take a pause, enjoy the moment to refresh and captured the beautiful moment in beautiful place.

Gill Kennett - A View from Red Hill A View from Red Hill nature reserve in the Lincolnshire wolds, a favourite place that I have visited many times fort he wild flowers,butterflies and superb views of the wolds.

Graydon Jones - Heckington Station Just a stone’s throw from the restored Windmill and its lovely Teashop is this working station. It also houses the Heckington Station Railway and Heritage Museum and has often caught my eye. On this day the sky was very sullen but that seemed to make the other colours more pleasing.

Helen Rowcliffe - Potter Gate Potter Gate is a 14th Century former gatehouse. Standing on an island surrounded by the modern road, the arch looks magnificent, especially with the lovely wild flowers flourishing in front. Well worth a look, pedestrians are able to walk through and get a close look at the building.

Jason Paul Corrigan - A nice day on Castle Square This picture of Castle Square was taken on a nice warm day. The title, ‘A nice day on Castle Square’, captures the history of Lincoln.

Katie Wetherall - Dust over Bardney Taken from Metheringham Fen Lane. Farming has been part of my everyday life since moving into the Lincolnshire countryside from the city. I’m still amazed by the teamwork and skill involved in farming. I believe this photograph has captured the beauty of it.

Lauren Robinson - Sunset over Skegness The seaside is such a calming place and a place I feel most at peace, especially Skegness. It’s a place that I have created memories with my partner and never loses the magic every time we go.

Madeleine Hawkins - Castle on the Hill Lincoln Castle is beautiful in any season (I may be biased – I work there!) but this photo - taken in November just as the sun was setting, free from any filters, enhancements or editing – is a really stunning representation of the city’s castle on the hill.

Nicola Spafford - Autumnal morning at the Collegiate Church of Holy Trinity in Tattershall The photo was taken on a perfectly autumnal morning at the Collegiate Church of Holy Trinity in Tattershall. I love this time of year and feel the photo encapsultes everything I love about it: the leaves on the trees turning fiery colours; a frost on the ground; bright skies with plane trails; and the morning sun starting to creep in. I'm always dubious of taking photos in a graveyard (as I'd always want to be respectful) but I was drawn to the light here and how it lifted the darkness. Considering all of the aspects of the photo (the season, tone, location etc), I have simply called the photo: Autumn Light.

Rachel McHugh - Pocket Full of Rainbows I have lived in Spalding since I was born and have always loved the flat fens and views they offer of the skies. I have recently moved along the Vernatts River in Spalding and when I saw this rainbow I had to go outside to take a photo of it. This image was taken on Miles Bank in Spalding, along the vernatts.

Rachel McHugh - Spalding Skies I have lived in Spalding since I was born and have always loved the flat fens and views they offer of the skies, especially the sunrise and sunsets. This image was taken of Two Plank Bridge in Spalding before it was removed to be rebuilt.

Ruth Lee - Doddington The photograph is on the historic site of Doddington Hall, which holds over 400 years of history. The site is currently celebrating ‘wilder Doddington’ which champions the historic landscape, rewilding it to its original state, this building within that area. Many of us are familiar with the pyramids, and many were built in England in the 18th century: and at first glance view this building at Doddington as a historic relic. However, what that I find particularly interesting, is that this building is a folly. This photograph is the fusion of heritage and new development with a nod to that heritage. The landscape, worked, sown and managed over hundreds of years, alongside a forward-thinking building which celebrates history. Built from recycled concrete, it does not appear out of place, standing 10m tall and creating a focal point to celebrate the rewilded grounds. I think that we should celebrate our heritage and also the things that work well alongside it – new ventures that compliment and add to our heritage. Doddington is particularly close to my heart as my sister was married there and as a beautiful local site, I spend many days walking the grounds – particularly the woodland walk and out to this pyramid.

Ryan Hicks - Belton House Drive Belton House is one of the most historic and magnificent buildings in Lincolnshire which displays a great amount of contrast in its surroundings, from formal Italian garden to more rugged deer park landscape. The drive leading up to the house provides a symmetrical and perfectly framed view of the front of the house which is always a treat to walk up to, all the while imagining being the owner and coming home after a stroll…

Wayne Munton - Swarby Church near Sleaford Swarby Church near Sleaford. Taken just before sunset after storm clouds rolled overhead. The perfect view of the centre of a Lincolnshire village in beautiful light almost stalled in time. I often look at this view when driving through the village knowing that when the light is right it’s going to make a beautiful picture. Luckily I was there when the low sun hit it as shown in the picture.