Budding photographers in Kesgrave have been capturing the best of the town and its landscape in a special competition.

East Anglian Daily Times: Janet Essex's entry in the Capture Kesgrave competition. Picture: JANET ESSEXJanet Essex's entry in the Capture Kesgrave competition. Picture: JANET ESSEX (Image: Archant)

Tying in with the Big Lunch Fun Day on Saturday, Kesgrave Photography Group were approached by the town council to run a competition for the event.

East Anglian Daily Times: A Kesgrave sign shot for the Capture Kesgrave competition. Picture: GEMMA BIRANA Kesgrave sign shot for the Capture Kesgrave competition. Picture: GEMMA BIRAN (Image: Archant)

The group chose the theme of ‘Capture Kesgrave’ and presented the entries for a special display at the event.

East Anglian Daily Times: The treetops in Kesgrave by Vicki Walsh for the Capture Kesgrave competition. Picture: VICKI WALSHThe treetops in Kesgrave by Vicki Walsh for the Capture Kesgrave competition. Picture: VICKI WALSH (Image: Archant)

During the day, Will LeMay was announced as the winner for his shot of the Ropes Drive roundabout with Hartree Way.

East Anglian Daily Times: A dandelion in Kesgrave for the Capture Kesgrave competition. Picture: TONIA dandelion in Kesgrave for the Capture Kesgrave competition. Picture: TONI (Image: Archant)

Competition organiser and photography group member Meghan Whincop said: “When the competition went live, the buzz was good, people were interested in not only being part of the event, but the ability to take a photo of what made them think of Kesgrave.

East Anglian Daily Times: Mottled sky over Kesgrave as shot by Stuart Pearce for the Capture Kesgrave competition. Picture: STUART PEARCEMottled sky over Kesgrave as shot by Stuart Pearce for the Capture Kesgrave competition. Picture: STUART PEARCE (Image: Archant)

“The entries this time, were just as amazing and great as before.

East Anglian Daily Times: Sarah Louise captured some of Kesgrave's wildlife for the Capture Kesgrave competition. Picture: SARAH LOUISESarah Louise captured some of Kesgrave's wildlife for the Capture Kesgrave competition. Picture: SARAH LOUISE (Image: Archant)

“I was very pleased when I received them, as it shows me that the public following the page have the inspiration to go out and take the photos when we post what the competition is.

East Anglian Daily Times: Mary Gregson arranged stones to spell the town's name in the Capture Kesgrave photography competition. Picture: MARY GREGSONMary Gregson arranged stones to spell the town's name in the Capture Kesgrave photography competition. Picture: MARY GREGSON (Image: Archant)

“It is nice to be part of this day as it brings us closer to the community, allows us to feel like the work we are doing is working and is appreciated.

East Anglian Daily Times: Meghan Whincop shot the Twelve Acre Approach sign for the Capture Kesgrave competition. Picture: MEGHAN WHINCOPMeghan Whincop shot the Twelve Acre Approach sign for the Capture Kesgrave competition. Picture: MEGHAN WHINCOP (Image: Archant)

“It also means that at the event we can talk to fellow residents and convince them that they may want to become a part of this competition too.”

East Anglian Daily Times: Amy Turlington's image of the sculpture for the Capture Kesgrave competition. Picture: AMY TURLINGTONAmy Turlington's image of the sculpture for the Capture Kesgrave competition. Picture: AMY TURLINGTON (Image: Archant)