Wonderful wildlife images captured by Tony Howes were judged the highlight of a competition held by the Buxton Photographic Society.

North Norfolk News: Insect by Tony Howes was one of the top photographs from the Buxton Photographic Society's second competition of 2019. Picture: TONY HOWESInsect by Tony Howes was one of the top photographs from the Buxton Photographic Society's second competition of 2019. Picture: TONY HOWES (Image: Archant)

Mr Ellis, who was named overall winner of the contest held at Buxton Village Hall, impressed with his photos of subjects including a crab, a barn owl and a water rail bird.

Dave Jordan, who is accredited by the East Anglian Federation of Photographic Societies, judged the event, which attracted 40 prints and 22 digital images.

Des King, club chairman, thanked Mr Jordan and said: 'Buxton Photographic Club offers members a warm and friendly atmosphere to beginners and more experienced photographers. Our meetings programme this year includes specialist talks and technical evenings with critiques and advice from within the club and from expert professionals.'

The club is planning to host a talk on 'storm chasing' by Chris Bell of Weatherquest later this year.

North Norfolk News: Giving advice by Dave Jordan was one of the top photographs from the Buxton Photographic Society's second competition of 2019. Picture: DAVE JORDANGiving advice by Dave Jordan was one of the top photographs from the Buxton Photographic Society's second competition of 2019. Picture: DAVE JORDAN (Image: Archant)

North Norfolk News: Abstract crab by Mark Ellis was one of the winning photographs from the Buxton Photographic Society's second competition on 2019. Picture: M W ELLISAbstract crab by Mark Ellis was one of the winning photographs from the Buxton Photographic Society's second competition on 2019. Picture: M W ELLIS (Image: Mark W Ellis)

North Norfolk News: Barn owl by Mark Ellis was one of the winning photographs from the Buxton Photographic Society's second competition of 2019. Picture: Mark EllisBarn owl by Mark Ellis was one of the winning photographs from the Buxton Photographic Society's second competition of 2019. Picture: Mark Ellis (Image: www.mwephotos.com)

North Norfolk News: Waterrail by Mark Ellis was one of the top photographs from the Buxton Photographic Society's second competition on 2019. Picture: M W ELLISWaterrail by Mark Ellis was one of the top photographs from the Buxton Photographic Society's second competition on 2019. Picture: M W ELLIS (Image: www.mwephotos.com)

North Norfolk News: Abstract fox by Tony Howes was one of the winning photographs from the Buxton Photographic Society's second competition on 2019. Picture: TONY HOWESAbstract fox by Tony Howes was one of the winning photographs from the Buxton Photographic Society's second competition on 2019. Picture: TONY HOWES (Image: Archant)

North Norfolk News: London architecture by Phil Harbord was one of the winning photographs from the Buxton Photographic Society's second competition on 2019. Picture: PHIL HARBORDLondon architecture by Phil Harbord was one of the winning photographs from the Buxton Photographic Society's second competition on 2019. Picture: PHIL HARBORD (Image: Copyright 2019 Phil Harbord)