SPECTACULAR photographs have won acclaim in a competition run by Pontypool Community Council.

The winners of the council's 2021 Spring/New Beginnings competition have been announced.

In first place was Leanne Hemburrow from Blaenavon, with Ewe and Lamb.

South Wales Argus: 1st Leanne Hemburrow "Ewe and Lamb"

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Craig Titchener from Garndiffaith came in second with his picture, Spring Landscape, which depicts a spectacular sunset.

South Wales Argus: Craig Titchener "Spring landscape"

And in third place was Jamie Preston from Cwmbran, with his photo Spring Crocus, showing some beautiful seasonal blooms.

South Wales Argus: Jamie Preston "Spring Crocus"

A spokesman from the council said: "A total of 24 entries were received and the judges comments were: 'All entrants should be proud of their efforts as seeing such lovely photos made our decision very hard. Once again a well supported competition with a great diverse range of subjects'."