Striking images and photographic skill were on full display as a photography club celebrated its latest season.
Overton Photographic Club wrapped up its latest season with two competitions: the Brian Chivers Natural History Trophy and the John Hodge Best of Year awards.
Sue Chivers and Ann Hodge, whose husbands are commemorated through the trophies, joined members to present the trophies.
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In the John Hodge Best of Year competition, Virginia Langer won the Projected Image category for Piano.
Mark O’Leary took second with Standing Tall, and Sue Teagle placed third with Narcissus Detail.
The Print category winner was Tony Coombes for Marlborough Sounds, followed by Steve Williams’ Wader Quest and Srdja Popovic was awarded third for Font, St Moritzkirche.
Amanda Hepburn claimed first place in the Brian Chivers Natural History Competition (Projected Image) with Sawfly Taking Off.
Steve Williams secured second and third with Sanderlings in a Sandstorm and Independent from Hatch (Ringed Plover Chick), respectively.
Steve also won the Print category with Tough Times (Kingfisher in Snow).
Second place went to Tony for Take Off, while Pete Silverwood came third with Peacock on Echinops.
The club will host its annual dinner and awards evening, followed by summer outings to the Historic Army Aircraft Flight at Middle Wallop, sailing at Cowes, and raptors at the Hawk Conservancy.
An exhibition will also be held during the Overton Scarecrow Festival on July 18-19.
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