Inspired snappers in Kesgrave enjoyed the summer sun and braved the wintry weather to share their stills in the latest Kesgrave Photography Competition.

Ipswich Star: Jordan Peck's entry depicting the month of October in the Kesgrave Photography CompetitionJordan Peck's entry depicting the month of October in the Kesgrave Photography Competition (Image: Archant)

The inaugural competition was launched in the autumn on the theme of sun, sea, sand and shade, and after its success has become a seasonal endeavour.

Ipswich Star: Meghan Whincop's entry depicting the month of August in the Kesgrave Photography CompetitionMeghan Whincop's entry depicting the month of August in the Kesgrave Photography Competition (Image: Archant)

This season, months of the year was the theme to inspire the entrants.

Ipswich Star: Richard Ford's entry depicting the month of October in the Kesgrave Photography CompetitionRichard Ford's entry depicting the month of October in the Kesgrave Photography Competition (Image: Archant)

Organiser Meghan Whincop said: “It went really well this time, people really liked the open theme as it gave them room for manoeuvre.”

Ipswich Star: Sarah Louise's entry depicting the month of May in the Kesgrave Photography CompetitionSarah Louise's entry depicting the month of May in the Kesgrave Photography Competition (Image: Archant)

Gemma Biran won the competition for her entry representing March, while Jordan Peck’s starry night sky came second ahead of Mark Philpott’s image of a robin in third.

Ipswich Star: Vicki Walsh's entry depicting the month of September in the Kesgrave Photography CompetitionVicki Walsh's entry depicting the month of September in the Kesgrave Photography Competition (Image: Archant)

The group is currently operating a daily challenge via its Facebook page in the run up to Christmas, with the next competition set for the spring.

Ipswich Star: Francois Caffin's entry depicting the month of March in the Kesgrave Photography CompetitionFrancois Caffin's entry depicting the month of March in the Kesgrave Photography Competition (Image: Archant)

Ipswich Star: Sam Banard's entry depicting the month of July in the Kesgrave Photography CompetitionSam Banard's entry depicting the month of July in the Kesgrave Photography Competition (Image: Archant)

Ipswich Star: Joy Brown's entry depicting the month of November in the Kesgrave Photography CompetitionJoy Brown's entry depicting the month of November in the Kesgrave Photography Competition (Image: Archant)

Ipswich Star: Liz Whincop's entry depicting the month of March in the Kesgrave Photography CompetitionLiz Whincop's entry depicting the month of March in the Kesgrave Photography Competition (Image: Archant)

Ipswich Star: Alexis Smith's entry depicting the month of September in the Kesgrave Photography CompetitionAlexis Smith's entry depicting the month of September in the Kesgrave Photography Competition (Image: Archant)

Ipswich Star: Amy Turlington's entry depicting the month of February in the Kesgrave Photography CompetitionAmy Turlington's entry depicting the month of February in the Kesgrave Photography Competition (Image: Archant)