The Loch Lomond Shores photography competition has returned. 

The competition, which runs from January 22 until February 19, is open to those aged 16 and above.

Amateur photographers are invited to take photographs anywhere at Loch Lomond Shores to then submit these for the chance to win a great prize.

Dumbarton and Vale of Leven Reporter: An entry by a previous winner under the above 16 category

Entries for the annual competition can range from iconic views of the loch, beaches, woodland, wildlife to fun portraits and macro shots of smaller subjects.

Prizes for the under 16s are two child tickets for Treezone which can be enjoyed during their 2024 season with a friend, and an annual family season ticket for The Loch Lomond Bird of Prey Centre valid from February 2024 to February 2025.

Meanwhile, the over-16s will compete for a £150 voucher for Loch Lomond Leisure's 2024 season, allowing them to choose among different tours or water sports. The winner will also receive an annual family season ticket for The Loch Lomond Bird of Prey Centre valid from February 2024 to February 2025.

Audrey Calder, from Loch Lomond Shores, said: "We've been blown away by the many talented photographers who have entered in previous years and are excited to see the images submitted in this year’s competition.

“We think we offer a great location for amateur photographers, and they’ve proved it time and again. All we ask is that they make sure the image is taken here at Loch Lomond Shores – whether it’s in our woodland, on the loch within the bay, on our beaches or anywhere around the site – both inside and out.

"They can focus on close-ups of wildlife, nature, structures, portraits – whatever they love taking pictures of.”

Entries are accepted from January 22 and should include contact details and category (under or over 16) to be uploaded in the photography competition section at www.lochlomondshores.com.

For full competition terms and conditions, go to www.lochlomondshores.com.