To celebrate the best of the season, we invited our readers to share their photos of autumn in Newton-le-Willows.
With the leaves turning some brilliant shades of red, yellow and orange, stunning sunrises and rainbows over the wet skies, there’s lots to enjoy about this time of year!
So here are our favourite pictures, sent in by you. We hope you enjoy them as much as we did!
And it’s not too late to take part – if you have a picture to share, please email it to: news@newtonlewillowsnews.co.uk.
Newton-le-Willows Autumn Photo Challenge 2023
Stacey Middleton
Stacey’s picture was taken on the Dingle recreation area in Earlestown at the beginning of Autumn. The October sunshine is just twinkling through the leaves of the tree and the grass has been freshly mown.
Paula Walker
This series of photos show Paula’s dog Betsy really enjoying her autumn walks at Mesnes Park!
Mary
Mary took a photo of this pretty seasonal planter on a sunny day outside the Wetherspoons pub near the Nine Arches. With their lovely autumnal colours, Mary said “I just thought they looked so beautiful”… and we agree!
Steve Palmer
This stunning picture was taken by Steve on an evening walk by St Peter’s Church with his partner. What fantastic contrast between the light, the long shadows and the moody sky!
Gary Smith
Gary managed to get up close to this beautiful robin whilst out on a walk locally. He said the robin was happy to let him take its photo – he was so close he didn’t even need to zoom in!
Jacqueline Cooper
Jacqueline took this lovely nighttime shot whilst walking back from the Sankey Canal one autumn evening. Those beautiful red autumn leaves really stand out from the picture and the illuminated path looks so inviting!
Olivia Gomez-Aspron
Olivia took this selection of beautiful images around Newton-le-Willows – at Sankey Canal, in Winwick and Vulcan Village. Such beautiful sunrises and skies!
Brian Agger
Brian took this very atmospheric picture of St Peter’s Church on the 26 October – two days before the full moon. I think we can all agree the sky certainly adds plenty of drama to this lovely image!
Edyta Kijak
Paying close attention to the nature all around us really pays off when it comes to finding little autumn gems like this mushroom, captured on camera by Edyta! She stumbled across this beauty while walking at Lyme and Wood Country Park.
Mark McDermott
Mark’s view down Newton High Street shows St Peter’s Church at the top, positively glowing in the autumn sunshine!
Brian Shields
This picture was taken by Brian Shields on a walk in Lyme and Wood Park. It really has it all – the beautiful autumn colours and light, the fallen leaves and the gorgeous symmetry of reflection. A simply stunning picture!
Thank you to everyone who has taken part in the Autumn Photo Challenge so far!
…And it’s not too late to join in!
As always, our Autumn Photo Challenge is just for fun. You do not need to be an expert photographer, and you don’t need any fancy equipment. Just a smartphone and an eye for a nice scene is all you need!
Don’t forget to tell us who took the picture, and where. You can view the terms and conditions here.
Have you enjoyed these pictures?
Please leave a comment below to let us – and the photographers – know what you thought!