PHOTOGRAPHIC society president Joe Robinson caught the eye of competition judge Tom Bebbington with his charming picture of his grand-daughter Amber.

The photograph was one of the winners in the annual competition run by Pickmere Photographic and Heritage Society, which attracted a large number of quality entries.

Joe Robinson’s photograph of Amber by Pickmere Lake was first in the portrait category.

In second place was the society’s chairman, Roy Kirkpatrick, with Joe Robinson also taking third place. Brian Howe’s submission was highly commended.

Pickmere Lake in its various moods and seasons was a popular theme for the landscape category.

First prize, however, was awarded for Chris Tarrant’s image of Warren’s Lake (The Little Mere) nearby, and Chris also came third with a misty view of Pickmere.

Ian Parr took second place with a mountain scene, and was highly commended for a sunset seascape of waves rolling on a pebble beach.

In the flora and fauna category Roy Kirkpatrick took first and second places, and was highly commended for images of flowers, swans and a cat.

New member Cassie Howsley was awarded third place for a tonal image of a coati.

The open category drew images of a wide range of subjects, from Great Budworth to Madrid and from steam trains to an eclipse.

Chris Tarrant’s photograph of El Palacio de Cristal in Madrid’s Retiro Park was a well-deserved first; he also took second prize in this category and was highly commended.

Roy Kirkpatrick’s shot of the inside of Truro Cathedral was awarded third place, with a further commendation for a view of the exterior.

Pickmere Photographic and Heritage Society’s next meeting features historian Tony Bostock, who makes a welcome return to talk about Cheshire pubs and pub signs.

The meeting takes place at 7.45pm on Thursday, June 16 at Pickmere Village Hall, Pickmere Lane. Visitors are welcome to attend free of charge on their first visit.

Contact Roy on 01565 733200 for further information.