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Autumn Photography Competition

Show us your colours with our photography competition this autumn. 

Each week from 29th September to 20th October we’ll be choosing a new theme for you to get snapping with.

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This Week's Theme was...

Autumn Trees

For the final week, we asked you to share your best photos of autumn trees. Our 5 favourites are shown below.

Congratulations to all the winners from the competition. 

Last Week's Winners

Lara

Taken by Lara at Audley End House and Gardens

'Beautifully framed picture that accentuates the golden foliage of this tree at Audley End, one of many that display bold autumn hues at this time of year.' 

— Jamie (Photographer, English Heritage) 

Jen

Taken by Jen at Witley Court

'Lovely changes in colour in the autumnal trees beautifully reflected in the calm waters.'

— Jordan (Gardener, English Heritage) 

Sophie

Taken by Sophie at Framlingham Castle

'The wide angle here shows of the drama as the tree-ringed castle as well as creating lovely converging lines in the sky above.'

— Jamie (Photographer, English Heritage)

Danielle

Taken by Danielle at Osborne

'What’s more autumnal than pumpkins? The beautiful colours really pop with the dappled shade created by the covering leaves.'

— Jordan (Gardener, Osborne) 

Zoe

Taken by Zoe at Audley End House and Gardens

'An alternative approach to the theme, Zoe has used some beautiful Autumn leaves here to frame the Jacobean façade of Audley End House. A lovely angle.'

— Jamie (Photographer, English Heritage)

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