Lots of faces with many different expressions were on view in our Natural Light Portrait competition. And it was good to see both colour and black and white photographs in the 21 entries. As always, thanks and well done to all who entered.

Congratulations to Iryna on taking 1st place in the Novice category, with her photograph titled David the Gardener.

In the Unrestricted category, Nikki’s black and white photograph, Winter Sun, shared first place with Iryna’s image. Well done to both.

Here are the top three in each category.

Novice Category:

1st Place: Iryna Halaieva, David the Gardener, 166 points

2nd Place: Eric Jenkinson, Ticket Collector, 155 points

3rd Place: Maryann Heidtke, Blue eyed girl, 151 points

Unrestricted Category:

Joint 1st Place: Nikki Foley, Winter Sun, 166 points
Iryna Halaieva, David the Gardener

2nd Place: Seamus Long, Eyes Left, 159 points

Joint 3rd Place: Terry MacSweeney, Sapa Lady, 158 points
Julia Deady, The Coalman

Click here to see the gallery of all the images in this competition.