Shropshire landscape photo competition entries on show

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Storm on the Shropshire Hills by Richard GreswellImage source, Richard Greswell
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Storm on the Shropshire Hills by Richard Greswell was the winner

The winning photos from a competition to capture the beauty of Shropshire's landscape are going on display.

More than 400 entries from amateur photographers were submitted to the My Shropshire competition, run by the CPRE [Campaign to Protect Rural England].

Images can be seen at Oswestry's Willow Gallery until the end of February and the Bear Steps gallery in Shrewsbury, from 1 to 14 March.

The charity said the winner, Storm on the Shropshire Hills, was "dramatic".

Judges had "a difficult task" picking the winners, but "were unanimous" over the entry by photographer Richard Greswell.

Misty Morning on the Severn by Olwyn WallImage source, Olwyn Wall
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Misty Morning on the Severn was a joint runner-up

Offa's Dyke on Llanfair Hill by Janet LewisImage source, Janet Lewis
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Offa's Dyke on Llanfair Hill was also joint second

Trees in the Mist by Chris LewisImage source, Chris Lewis
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The Selby Martin Prize, a special prize, went to Trees in the Mist

Mine Shaft Shelve by Ian KiddImage source, Ian Kidd
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Mine Shaft Shelve was among a further 11 highly-commended images, which will also be on display

The competition marks CPRE Shropshire's 70th birthday.

Chair Sarah Bury said she hoped local people would "get a chance to visit and see these carefully crafted shots of Shropshire's varied and stunning landscapes".

She stated: "We were blown away by the impressive selection of images showcasing the beauty and diversity of the Shropshire countryside, the quality and range of work submitted was really high."

Dusk View Clee Hill by Philip LeaImage source, Philip Lea
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Dusk View Clee Hill was also highly commended

Photo by Alfie BlueImage source, Alfie Blue
This photo from Rob Hall features LilleshallImage source, Rob Hall
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