THE winning picture in The Wainwright Society's 2018 photographic competition was of a snow blanketed Ribblehead Station.

It was taken by Pat Arrowsmith and was described by judge Terry Abraham as: "Quite simply stunning."

The film maker and photographer went on to say: "This atmospheric and stark image is composed perfectly and really hits the soul.

"The feeling of remoteness really shines through and is rather apt given the location of the iconic railway station in the Yorkshire Dales.

"The lamp post distinct from the dark fence leads the eye inwards to the waiting room and old ticket office whilst the snows filling the rest of the frame contrasts the signs of man markedly; affording a sense of isolation on a cold winter's day. A wonderful photo I'd love to have captured myself!"

There were more than 70 and the runner-up was David Berry with his photograph: "Looking back down Lakeland."