Highly Commended: “Golden Moonrise” by Giles Embleton-Smith
The South Downs National Park 2025 Astrophotography Competition unveiled 10 stunning winning photos, showcasing the night sky’s beauty over one of the UK’s most scenic landscapes. These captivating images highlight both the art of night sky photography and the park’s status as an International Dark Sky Reserve, making it a haven for stargazers and photographers alike.
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Highly Commended: “Orion Over Black Pond” by Steve Geliot
Starry Skyscapes Runner-up: “At Its Core” by Carl Gough
Magnificent moon Runner-up: “Full Moon Behind Beachy Head Lighthouse” by Giles Embleton-Smith
Highly Commended: “There was a Bear on Litlington Road” by Steve Geliot
Magnificent moon Winner: “Harvest Moon Over Racton Ruins” by Nathan Hill
Nature at night Runner-up: “A Sky Full of Stars” by Lorcan Taylor-Hood
Nature at night Winner: “Heather and Milky Way” by Carl Gough
Highly Commended: “The Power Above” by Janette Britton
Starry Skyscapes Winner: “Galactic Bay” by Giles Embleton-Smith