The winners of a county-wide competition which challenged keen photographers to capture the beauty of our region have been presented with their prizes.

Launched at the start of the summer holidays, the Norfolk Trails' Treasure photographic competition invited people to submit pictures which encapsulated what they loved about the Norfolk Trails.

Six images were chosen as finalists in October, showing picturesque scenes on Hunstanton coastal path, Redgrave Fen and Cromer Pier.

But a stunning picture of Thornham Quay taken by Gary Pearson was hailed winner of the competition.

Yesterday, the 47-year-old – who also scooped second place with his picture of Burnham Overy Staithe – received his £100 cash prize and canvas print of the winning photo from Brian Hannah, chairman of Norfolk County Council.

Gail Sparks, who came in third place with her picture of Weavers' Way between Cromer and Great Yarmouth, was also given a cash prize and canvas at the event at the Forum.

Ten-year-old Kitty King, who lives in Thorpe St Andrew, was praised for her stunning picture of River Glaven at Cley, which scooped top prize in the under 13s competition.

The talented youngster was presented with book tokens as her prize.

Andy Hutcheson, countryside manager at the council, said: 'Gary Pearson came in first and second place with his fantastic picture. Gail's was also fantastic and Kitty's was really brilliant.'

Have you captured the beauty of the region on camera? Email picdesk@archant.co.uk