Stark images of extreme weather, wildlife in decline and pollution were accompanied by images of hope and nature recovery in the Campaign for National Parks' (CNP) Photography Competition 2021.
Following the release of CNP's National Parks and the Climate Emergency report in June and in the run-up to COP26, this year's competition focused on documenting climate change in National Parks, attracting entries from National Parks across England and Wales, showing both the impact of climate change and the work underway to address this.
![People's Choice award for Simon Walkden shows the cement works in the distance at Hope Valley in Peak District National Park.](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/RJHYJYOIMUZEPGMM6VMJSLNSSI.jpg?auth=0445ee2d16f51a9fc1d816efe3906760f6ad70da08d133b49c9d221c42f94da8&width=16&height=11&quality=70&smart=true)
Exmoor-based photographer Shaun Davey won over the judges with his stunning image of sunset on Porlock Marsh in Exmoor National Park to be crowned the overall winner.
"The marsh is only 25 years old; it was previously agricultural land," said Davey. "The marsh is now a haven for wildlife and a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and an outstanding location for photographers, walkers and birdwatchers. The image shows a sunset across the flooded marsh at high tide - the breach is clearly visible beyond the more distant tree."