Pat Aitchison
Summer is officially here! As the sunny days and warmer weather take hold, we see the vibrant colours of summer shine.
This month’s theme was ‘Colours of Summer’ and we have received some wonderful images that capture this theme perfectly.
From the luscious green of the leaves on the trees to the beautiful butterflies and their vibrant wings, the beauty captured this month is breathtaking.
The winner, decided via public vote, of July’s photography competition is ... Pat Aitchison!
Pat Aitchison
The vibrant colours of a butterfly’s wings can instantly transport you to Summer. This beautiful image, taken at Brockholes Nature Reserve, captures the colours of this small copper perfectly. The detail and clarity of this photograph is truly breathtaking. We loved how the blurred-out background makes the butterfly the focus of the image and highlights it’s vibrant orange markings beautifully.
This photography captured the attention and admiration of our voters, with one stating that the photo has a ‘beautiful composition’ and another adding that it is a ‘beautiful photo of a small copper’.
July’s Runner up is Tracy Robinson with this beautiful bee. Captured at Brockholes Nature Reserve, we loved the rich golden colour of the flower that makes up the background of this image. The honey-like colour of the flower illuminates the bee as it feeds on the sweet nectar.
One voter added that ‘its colours are golden and yellow just how the summertime should be’.
Tracey Robinson
A huge thank you to everyone who sent in their wonderful images this month! The overall winner will be contacted via email.
The theme for August's photography competition is 'Wildlife Close-ups'.
This is your chance to zoom in on nature's details. From dragonflies and butterflies to mammals hiding in plain sight, or even a singular flower growing within the wildflower meadows, seeing nature close-up is truly a wonderful sight.
The deadline for submissions is 11:59pm on the 13th August 2025.
For further information and our full terms and conditions, please read here.
