CONSERVATION charity Friends of the Lake District said it has been overwhelmed by the hundreds of stunning images submitted to their photography competition this year.

Twelve photos were selected as winners, and now take pride of place in the charity's 2018 calendar.

The winners were picked by the public at the Friends of the Lake District’s AGM, and include views across Buttermere, Borrowdale, St Bees, and a few local residents including a baby red squirrel and a flock of Herdwick sheep.

All twelve images also feature on the charity’s set of notecards, which have been specially created this year due to the quality of the photos selected.

The calendar - £10, Christmas Cards - £5.50 and Notecards - £5 are available to purchase now  from Friends of the Lake District’s website www.friendsofthelakedistrict.org.uk/shop or by calling 01539 720788.