Water was the theme for our iWitness photographers this week, and they rose to the challenge with some fantastic photos.

East Anglian Daily Times: Deer walking through the water at Minsmere Picture: FRANCES CRICKMOREDeer walking through the water at Minsmere Picture: FRANCES CRICKMORE (Image: Archant)

The winning image comes from Tim Denny, and is a stunning water landscape showing the sea defences at Cobbolds Point, Felixstowe, curving away into the distance.

East Anglian Daily Times: Family of swans, plus other wildfowl taken at Lackford Lakes Picture: JULIE KEMPFamily of swans, plus other wildfowl taken at Lackford Lakes Picture: JULIE KEMP (Image: Archant)

Water animals and birds provided inspiration for many of our community of photographers. Frances Crickmore captured deer on camera, walking through the water at Minsmere, while Robert McKenna sent in an image of an elusive water vole.

East Anglian Daily Times: Mallard duck having a bath in our garden pond Picture: JULIE KEMPMallard duck having a bath in our garden pond Picture: JULIE KEMP (Image: Archant)

Swans at Alderson Lakes near Needham Market provided inspiration for Pamela Bidwell, whose photo features reflections in the water.

East Anglian Daily Times: Alderson Lake on a sunny day Picture: PAMELA BIDWELLAlderson Lake on a sunny day Picture: PAMELA BIDWELL (Image: Archant)

Julie Kemp chose to spotlight a family of swans and cygnets at Lackford Lakes, with other birds in the background, and she also sent in an amazing shot of a Mallard duck surrounded by spray in her garden pond.

East Anglian Daily Times: Water Vole Picture: ROBERT MCKENNAWater Vole Picture: ROBERT MCKENNA (Image: Archant)

Ducks were also the chosen subject for Christopher Cross, who took a picture of waterfowl at Belton.

East Anglian Daily Times: Wild duck Belton Picture; CHRISTOPHER CROSSWild duck Belton Picture; CHRISTOPHER CROSS (Image: Archant)

The theme for next week’s challenge is Details. The idea is to focus on elements which are part of a scene. Submit your pictures to the iWitness website.

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