

Ten Rugbeians win competition with their stunning pictures of nature while on lockdown walks - which is your favourite?
Calling on budding photographers to share the snaps they captured on their daily walks during lockdown, the competition aimed to encourage residents to explore the wildlife in their own gardens and the surrounding countryside. With more than 70 impressive entries submitted showcasing the stunning nature that calls Houlton and its surrounding areas home, the top ten entries shortlisted will receive their winning shots professionally printed on a canvas to proudly display at home. To view all entries, please visit www.facebook.com/HoultonRugby

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A female mallard surveys the canal in this rather pastoral scene, captured by Zoe Rebecca.

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Toni Michelle Scammell captured this charming scene.

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Steven Farmer captures our attention with the striking colours in this scene.

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The skeletal trees and the other-worldly colours make Nina Murray's striking photo look as if it could be a still from a sci-fi film.