Black Isle snaps delight judges of inaugural Culbokie photography competition

COLOURFUL and dazzling photographic compositions have wowed judges at a competition in the Black Isle.

The latest Black Isle Photographic Competition was held recently as part of a four-in-one Spring Celebration in Culbokie.

Organised by Culbokie Community Trust, the day at Findon Hall featured live flute music, cream teas and a silent auction, alongside a special exhibition of photo contest entries.

Judges have now named their favourites, with an image of sea kayakers disappearing into the fog winning the adult contest for Alastair Cochrane.

The full list of winners was as follows:

Child – 1, Tree, Culbokie wood by William Sendall (age 11); 2, Ormond Castle View by Kyle Mackay (age 9); 3, Sunset rigs, Cromarty by Ellen Hogg (age 7).

Teen – 1= Height of Spring by Oran Silversides (Age 13); 1= Gate to Garden in Cromarty by Hamish Whiteside (age 15); 3, The Paye, Cromarty by Hamish Whiteside (age 15).

Adult – 1, Into the fog by Alastair Cochrane; 2, Sundown from Avoch by Alastair Cochrane; 3, Winter Wonderland, Rosehaugh estate by Linda Ross.

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