This week’s warmer weather encouraged many of our iWitness photographers to get out and about in Suffolk for the ‘water’ challenge.

Ipswich Star: A view under the footbridge over the Stour at Flatford. Picture: SIMON TYEA view under the footbridge over the Stour at Flatford. Picture: SIMON TYE

With spring now just around the corner, it is the perfect time to get out and about with your camera and to shoot the beauty that our county has to offer.

Ipswich Star: Taken in February on a cold and grey day at Felixstowe . Picture: SIMON TYETaken in February on a cold and grey day at Felixstowe . Picture: SIMON TYE

This week we set our iWitness members the challenge to capture water in their shots, and thankfully the entrants were able to focus on sunny lakes and seafronts rather than rain clouds and puddles.

Ipswich Star: Grebe at Gipping Lakes. Picture: BARRY PULLENGrebe at Gipping Lakes. Picture: BARRY PULLEN

This week’s winner is Paul Bustin, who captured a majestic evening at Lackford Lakes near Bury St Edmunds.

Ipswich Star: Alderson Lake near Needham market on a calm bright morning. Picture: MARK NUNNAlderson Lake near Needham market on a calm bright morning. Picture: MARK NUNN

The calm water allowed for a striking reflective effect across the lake, complimented by vibrant hues of purples and pinks.

Ipswich Star: Young gun dog training. BRIAN SMITHYoung gun dog training. BRIAN SMITH

Next week’s iWitness challenge is shadow - be it the setting sun casting a shadow across the Suffolk landscape, or something from inside the home.

To submit an entry into the weekly challenge, sign up to become and iWitness member online at www.iwitness24.co.uk/