Congratulations to Ann Strutton, the 2016 winner of the Ron Arnold Shield. To say that Ann was dumbstruck at winning would be an understatement, her word were “No way” repeated several times.

As usual Julie Lane took second place with her photograph of a Golden-rInged Dragonfly.

Just to prove that it wasn’t beginner’s luck, Ann Strutton also took third place with her picture of Sow in Bunsty Wood.

You can see the winners and shortlisted photos in the 2016 Photo Competition gallery.

Pictures from top to bottom:

• Roy Maycock presenting the Ron Arnold Shield to Anne Strutton, winner of the 2016 Photo Competition. Photo by Martin Kincaid
• 1st place – Starling Murmuration at Willen by Ann Strutton
• Second place – Golden-ringed Dragonfly at Glen Affric by Julie Lane
• Joint third place –
  • Bunsty Wood by Ann Strutton
  • Froghopper (Cercopis vulnerata) by Paul Lund
  • Reed Warbler collecting fluffy seeds at Otmoor by Michèle Welborn