THIS beautiful sunrise picture has won Camera Club Picture of the Month for August.

It was taken by Charlotte Boswell, a retail assistant at Next, who has won £50 of Love to Shop vouchers as her prize.

The picture was taken at Shaw Forest Park in West Swindon. While she was walking her dogs she noticed that from the hill she would get a great shot of the sunrise.

“It was hard to get a steady picture as I had my dogs with me, but the levels and angles looked great from where I was standing.

“I take a lot of photos when I’m out walking the dogs early in the morning. At that time of the day you see some nice sunrises and wildlife.

“It just so happened to be that I was at the right place at the right time.

"It was a nice clear sky and there were some beautiful colours, so I took the shot and luckily I captured this one.”

It took Charlotte a few attempts to get this winning image as there were a few outtakes due to the dogs.

The picture was shot on her mobile phone but she also uses a Nikon camera.

“I have found that depending on the lighting using a phone is as good as the camera, although for darker places I would recommend using a professional camera.

“Most of the time my pictures are of my kids and dogs, its nice to be recognised for something different to what I usually do.

“I still can’t believe I have won for this month as there are some brilliant pictures.

"It has given me more confidence in my work.

“I’m still new to this and learning different techniques but the Camera Club has been great for getting advice and feedback.”

To be in with a chance of winning £50 of Love to Shop vouchers, you first need to register for the Camera Club by emailing ian.parker@wiltshire.newsquest.co.uk.

Don’t forget to send your name, location, and a daytime phone number.

We run Camera Club pictures regularly in the Adver and on our website.

Remember to join our Facebook page to chat with other members, post pictures, share ideas and inspiration, by searching for Swindon Camera Club.

Picture of the Month is judged from the images which appear every Friday in the paper, but many more are featured in our online picture gallery at swindonadvertiser.co.uk