It was a cold January day and I was eager to try out my new camera. With the whole day to myself I went for one of my favourite winter walks around Blenheim Palace Gardens and Park. It was midweek, very quiet and I had enjoyed a long morning.

This image was captured on my way back to the car, almost the last image of the day. The reeds bordering the lake were lit up in the early afternoon sunlight mirroring the colours of Vanburgh’s Grand Bridge and the venerable Palace in the distance.

Commended - Beautiful Blenheim