An array of outstanding and creative pictures, all taken in our beautiful Douglas Shire, were sent in this month by our readers. These are the best pictures according to our professional panel and the public.

People’s choice winner

This picture of a happy dog on the beach received the most likes on our Instagram page.

Congratulations @cairns_coconut_museum!

You have won a voucher of $50 for professional photography classes with Tracey Jones

Professional panel’s choice

Our panel consisting of three local professional photographers made a selection of the best pictures entered into this month's competition.

The professional panel consists of:

• Tracey Jones - Douglas Photographic Society
• Alison George - Catseye productions
• Perrin Clarke - Photographer

And the number 1 winning picture is….

Lightning Storm in Port Douglas by @alexcooknature. Congratulations!

Marco has won a $50 dinner voucher for the Tin Shed Port Douglas.
Alison George: “Beautiful shot with great composition and technical skill. This is my number one pick.”

Other pictures that were praised by the panel:

Blood moon by @oztropics

Photographer Perrin Clarke said about this picture: “Technically hard to capture, well done”.

Beautiful Sugar Wharf by @mskittyjean

Photographer Tracey Jones said about this picture:
“A great use of framing in this image to draw the viewer's eye into the image and to the sugar wharf”.

Marina by @audraport

Photographer Perrin Clarke said about this picture: “Nice colours and great composition.”

Exploring the underwater gardens by @cloe_marin1

Mossman River by @franz.camenzind

Mackay Coral Cay by @jacwagar