10 Breathtaking Winning Photos from the South Downs National Park 2025 Astrophotography Competition

The South Downs National Park 2025 Astrophotography Competition has revealed 10 breathtaking winning photos, capturing the stunning beauty of the night sky over one of the UK’s most scenic landscapes. From dazzling shots of the Milky Way arching over rolling hills to mesmerizing images of star trails and distant galaxies, this year’s winners showcase the skill and passion of astrophotographers who braved the dark to reveal the wonders above.

These awe-inspiring images not only celebrate the art of night sky photography but also highlight the South Downs National Park’s status as an International Dark Sky Reserve, making it a haven for stargazers and photographers alike.

10 PHOTOS

#1. Highly Commended: "Golden Moonrise" by Giles Embleton-Smith

#2. Highly Commended: "Orion Over Black Pond" by Steve Geliot

#3. Starry Skyscapes Runner-up: "At Its Core" by Carl Gough

#4. Magnificent moon Runner-up: "Full Moon Behind Beachy Head Lighthouse" by Giles Embleton-Smith

#5. Highly Commended: "There was a Bear on Litlington Road" by Steve Geliot

#6. Magnificent Moon Winner: "Harvest Moon Over Racton Ruins" by Nathan Hill

#7. Nature at night Runner-up: "A Sky Full of Stars" by Lorcan Taylor-Hood

#8. Nature at Night Winner: "Heather and Milky Way" by Carl Gough

#9. Highly Commended: "The Power Above" by Janette Britton

#10. Starry Skyscapes Winner: "Galactic Bay" by Giles Embleton-Smith