SEPTEMBER, and the vote's been slightly more controversial this month than we were expecting. For future reference, if you vote 50 times for one picture, please be aware that we will notice and your votes won't count. Anyway, after straightening out the hundreds of repeat click, the winner was....

Bournemouth Echo: A cold wet start by Andy Farrer

A Cold Wet Start by Andy Farrer. Andy says: Woke up early, so headed out with the camera despite the rain - perhaps I should buy a dog. You can see The Waverly paddle Steamer moored on Swanage Pier on the right hand side, with it's lights on and red funnels.


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These pictures were all submitted to our Echo Year 2010 group. Click here to see the slideshow of all the pictures of the year so far or here to read a bit more about the project. Or why not go here to see some of our other Flickr galleries?


Bournemouth Echo: Double Rainbow by Mike Boss

Double Rainbow by Mike Boss..This we think is the first to make the Flickr showcase that was taken on an iPhone.


Bournemouth Echo: Femal common darter by Geoff Budden

Female Common Darter by Geoff Budden.


Bournemouth Echo: Floating castle by Julian Sawyer

Floating Castle by Julian Sawyer. Julian says: At this time of year, the mists rise and can take hours to clear. One of the most magical sights on the Purbeck is that of Corfe Castle slowly regaining its dominance over the Isle. Not a bad way to start the day.


Bournemouth Echo: Forest Symmetry by Frank Leavelsey

Forest Symmetryby Frank Leavesley.Frank says: Tuesday evening in the New forest at Hatchet Pond. I went for a long exposure and a 50/50 split which seemed to suit the view


Bournemouth Echo: Have you ever had that feeling, by Kasia Nowak

Have you ever had this feeling by Kasia Nowak.


Bournemouth Echo: Isabella Bean Grey by Katy Hibberd

Isabella "Bean" Gray"by Katy Hibberd.

Katy says: This is the first time I've photographed a newborn and even then, this wasn't really an assignment as such, more, could I even do it!? It was so hard and I know owe big props to all you newborn photographers out there, this work is NOT to be underrated!!

Bournemouth Echo: Natures Jewels by Gillian Moy

Nature's Jewels by Gillian Moy.


Bournemouth Echo: Rose Buck at Dusk by MArtin Balwdon

Drink timee by Martin Baldwin. martin says: Walking a long the edge of a field, I came across the roe buck grazing, which was oblivious of my being there at first, allowing me to get a little closer. It was getting dark so I had to shoot @ ISO 3200


Bournemouth Echo: WINDFEST BY aNDREW mOSS

Windfest, by Andrew Moss.

You can see all the entries for previous months by clicking the links at the top of the page.