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Reflecting on his winning snap, Mr Smith said: "I knew that common frogs congregate every year to breed in a small pond at Letcombe, but no one knows exactly when they will do so, only that it is usually in February. "So I kept an eye on the local nature reports for any hint of it starting, as well as visiting Letcombe several times until I finally got the right day. "I managed to capture this individual in the late afternoon sun with the reflections from the background foliage making the water appear golden." He received a smart bird-feeder camera and bird-feeding goodies and along with all other winners he will get the chance to take on a wildlife photography masterclass. Their images will also appear in the Wildlife Trust's calendar for 2026. A panel of judges went through more than 250 photographs to choose their winners for this year's competition.
