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A frozen lake reflects lanterns in the shape of water lilies and colourfully lit trees.
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Cambridge Botanic Lights 2024 – Photography Competition Winners

Relive the magic of Cambridge Botanic Lights with the winning photography competition entries.

28 January 2025

We’re excited to share the winning entries of our Cambridge Botanic Lights Photography Competition for 2024. It was a very tough decision to make for the judges with hundreds of entries and a very high standard of entry, as you can see in the entries below.

A big congratulations to the winners and highly commended entrants, and thank you to everyone who entered – we loved looking at all your wonderful photos.

16+: Winner

Willow tree reflected in the lake with bright colours lighting the tree.
Above as below by Sophie Davis Click for information

16+: Highly Commended

Colourful lanterns in the shape of water lilies reflect on the frozen lake, with pink and blue hues.
Winter Colour by Vicki Spreadbury Click for information
The silhouette of a couple kissing contrasts with swirling lights on a redwood tree.
A Colourful Winter Kiss by Jan Becker Click for information
The fountain is lit up with the glasshouses in a blue light behind.
Fountain whispers and greenhouse dreams—living in harmony with green by Mahwish Arshad Click for information

16 and Under: Winner

Strands of DNA made up of individual lights, against a background of colourful trees.
Strands of life by Leandro (Aged 10) Click for information

16 and Under: Highly Commended

Trees with pink and purple lights, contrast against the grey sky and the moon.
Moonlit by Freddie (Aged 11) Click for information
Colourful lanterns in the shape of water lilies reflect on the frozen lake.
Lily Light-up by Charlotte (Aged 12) Click for information

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