Ten Photographs Shortlisted in UK National Parks Competition

A competition showcasing the natural beauty of the UK’s national parks has shortlisted ten photographs. These images include three from the Peak District, along with one each from Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons), Exmoor, the Lake District, the Cairngorms, the New Forest, the Yorkshire Dales, and Dartmoor. Members of the public are invited to cast their votes for their preferred image on the National Parks UK Instagram page, with voting open until Monday. Meg Russell, representing National Parks UK, commented on the “extraordinary entries” received for the competition, now in its third year. Ms Russell further stated: “We have a range of mountains, lakes, coasts, rivers.”It’s a wonderful celebration of the diversity of the 15 different national parks.”It is such a joy to go through.”I am a huge fan of one in Derbyshire. It is a river shot with this beautiful bridge, it is very misty and autumnal; it just feels really dream-like, really inspiring and feels like it’s from a fairy tale.”There’s a stunning one from Bannau Brycheiniog of the aurora borealis, but it also has clouds and stars. It is so beautiful. “They are just so diverse.”” Ms Russell also mentioned that 200 entries were submitted this year. She expressed: “I hope this encourages more people to go out and take beautiful pictures in their nearest national park and also inspires people who have maybe not visited them to go and see what they can find in theirs.” The winners of the competition are scheduled to be announced on 18 November.