2022 photo competition winners and runners-up

Below are the winners and runners-up from the 2022 Love the outdoors in Charnwood photo competition.

We received over 100 entries from residents in the borough.

Thank you to everyone who took part.

Winners and runners-up 

Wonderful Wildlife 

From the butterflies at Stonebow Washlands to the Red and Fallow Deer at Bradgate Park, no matter how big or small, we asked residents to submit their photos of the wonderful wildlife in Charnwood! This category was open to all residents in Charnwood. 

• Winner: Iris Sayer
• Runners-up: Tony Swift, Siobhan Halliday

Iris Sayer's photo of a blue tit at Richardson's Meadow.

Young photographer

All youngsters were encouraged to get out and capture a photo or two at their favourite park or open space. The young photographer category was open to any resident under the age of 16.

• Winner: Ollie Boby
• Runner-up: Evie Garfoot-White

Ollie Boby's photo at Charnwood Water

Open category

This category was open to any resident aged 16 and above. It looked to celebrate the amazing landscapes and open spaces we have in Charnwood.

• Winner: Liz Dowding
• Runners-up: Rosie Lee-Smith, Glyn Furlong and Helen Sturgess

Liz Dowding's photo at Nanpantan Reservoir in Loughborough