Katy Bridgestock, July 2018 winner Size:30.0 cm x 40.0 cm, 11.8 inches x 15.7 inches Both first and second place

Both first and second place had me gazing at them for a while

Queenie was a particular Bown favourite and produced many litters of kittens

surrounded by dry stone walls and sweeping hills

middle-aged ladies in careful make-up

JUDGE: It is the storytelling aspect that first attracted me to this image

Katy Bridgestock, July 2018 winner Size:30.0 cm x 40.0 cm, 11.8 inches x 15.7 inches Both first and second placeThe Bird Lady, Pembrokeshire, Wales. This woman feeds the local birds every day in the same spot. I love birds, and to observe the relationship she has built with these feathery friends is a fantastic experience. MICK RYAN, JUDGE: A lovely snapshot that could be taken at any seaside resort by anyone. It is funny, action packed and captures the moment. Photographing scavenging gulls is harder than you think, and it doesnt matter if you get the odd leg