THE Wainwright Society has announced the winners of its 2014 Photographic Competition.

More than 70 entries were judged by Derry Brabbs, the photographer who collaborated with Alfred Wainwright in the 1980s to produce seven of his ‘coffee table’ books.

The winner of the Themed Class (Lakes) was Niels Rasmussen with his photograph, Wintry dusk over Rydal Water.

Derry said: “This is an outstanding photograph, very well composed and laden with atmosphere, amply illustrating just how rewarding it can be to be out with a camera at the beginning and end of a day.

“The bottom left foreground rocks really anchor the composition and although it would have been even better if the swans had been slightly separated, this is a worthy winner and congratulations.”

The winner of the Open Class and judged Best in Show was Andrew Clayborough with his photograph, Langdale.

Derry commented: “This is a fabulous picture and one that absolutely epitomises the magic of the fells.

“The framing is just perfect and the combination of silhouetted hillsides falling into the valley floor laden with sunlit mist have created one of the best pictures of Langdale I have seen.”