“Cowdray Cosmos”, by Richard Murray, took the top spot in the South Downs National Park’s astrophotography competition, which attracted almost 60 entries this year.
The contest was judged by “Dark Skies” Lead Ranger Dan Oakley, Chair of Hampshire Astronomical Group Steve Broadbent, and Vanessa Rowlands, Chair of the South Downs National Park Authority.
A thought-provoking image called “Toad in the Road”, by Peter Brooks, won the “Nature at Night” category of the competition.
Peter picked up a £100 prize. He said: “I took this particular image to highlight the dangers toads face when migrating back to their breeding ponds, I headed to the spot where I know a great number of toads cross after it had been raining, “