Beautiful Winning Photos from the South Downs National Park 2025 Astrophotography Competition

Highly Commended: “Golden Moonrise” by Giles Embleton-Smith

The South Downs National Park 2025 Astrophotography Competition unveiled 10 stunning winning photos, showcasing the night sky’s beauty over one of the UK’s most scenic landscapes. These captivating images highlight both the art of night sky photography and the park’s status as an International Dark Sky Reserve, making it a haven for stargazers and photographers alike.

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Highly Commended: “Orion Over Black Pond” by Steve Geliot

Starry Skyscapes Runner-up: “At Its Core” by Carl Gough

Magnificent moon Runner-up: “Full Moon Behind Beachy Head Lighthouse” by Giles Embleton-Smith

Highly Commended: “There was a Bear on Litlington Road” by Steve Geliot

Magnificent moon Winner: “Harvest Moon Over Racton Ruins” by Nathan Hill

Nature at night Runner-up: “A Sky Full of Stars” by Lorcan Taylor-Hood

Nature at night Winner: “Heather and Milky Way” by Carl Gough

Highly Commended: “The Power Above” by Janette Britton

Starry Skyscapes Winner: “Galactic Bay” by Giles Embleton-Smith