Monthly Photography Competitions 2022

Background to the project

Following the unprecedented success of the monthly photography competitions run in 2020 and 2021, Nene Park was excited to announce the launch of a new competition for 2022.

Each month had a different theme, encouraging budding and experienced photographers to think outside the box, search for seasonal nature and wildlife and visit the different areas of our beautiful Park.

Each monthly winner received a £20 voucher to spend in the Park as well as the accolade of their photograph being shared on our social media pages, displayed in our annual winter photography exhibition and featuring in the 2022 Nene Park fundraising calendar.

The monthly photography competitions continue in 2023, please click here to find out more.

2022 winning entries


January 'Winter Wildlife' Winner - Steve Dytham	February 'Sunrise & Sunsets' Winner - Tony Garratty

March 'Signs of Spring' Winner - Paulina Rozbicka	April 'Seasonal Wildlife' Winner - David Arthur

May 'Lake & River Views' Winner - Cara Wittish	June 'Signs of Summer' - Hazel Clifton

July 'Park Landscapes' Winner - Charlie Kisby	August 'Summer in the Park' Winner - Rob Walker

September 'Seasonal Wildlife' Winner - David Arthur	October 'Autumn in the Park' Winner - Russell Coles

November 'Signs of Winter' Winner - Karen Aylin	December 'Seasonal Wildlife' Winner - June Vajda

To view the winning entries for 2021 please click here.

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