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Your great days out in photos

Share your best photos of the British countryside with us and you could see your image published in print or online and win a great prize.
Email your images to photos@countryfile.com

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PHOTO OF THE MONTH

OWL SENTRY

By: Michael Hillman | Where: Edburton, West Sussex

“I was on a walk in the South Downs and I spotted this little owl on the old dovecote. Despite it being the middle of the day, he just stayed there and made no attempt to fly away.”

THE PRIZE

This month’s winner receives a pair of Ariat Skyline Mid Waterproof boots, worth £130. The boots are mesh-lined and made with waterproof full-grain leather, plus a shock-absorbing EVA midsole and extra wear protection around the toe and heel. A dual-density Duratread™ outsole provides multi-dimensional traction for sure footing. Sizes: women’s 3–8.5; men’s 7–12. ariat.com

PURPLE HAZE

By: Tracey Laing | Where: Blanchland, Northumberland

“The heather up on the moors near where I live and work is looking amazing at the moment, all in different purples and pinks. I often photograph these on my lovely commute to work.”

GROW AND FLOW

By: Andy Bayliss | Where: Littledale, Lancashire

“I took this while on camp with the Scouts. I have been teaching myself photography with my Canon EOS 7D for the past 11 months.”

FLYING VISIT

By: Sandra Anderson | Where: Northampton, Northamptonshire

“I snapped this green-veined white butterfly in my garden in July. I like how much detail there is and how it stands out against the background.”

RURAL RECOVERY

By: Graham Harris | Where: Clayton, Sussex

“I recently had a heart attack and walking is promoted as an aid to recovery. I’ve known this area since visiting my grandparents as a child. Now I’m the grandparent – but I still get the same sense of peace in the countryside that can be so elusive.”