This fantastic photo taken in Harborough was the winning image in a local competition

The colourful shot captured a bird taking flight after stopping on a post-box.

A Harborough photographer has won a competition after impressing judges with his picture taken in the town.

John Wyatt won £250 in the competition by McCarthy Stone – which runs the Elizabeth Place retirement development– calling for residents to share photos of their favourite local scenery, wildlife, and landscapes.

Judges from Market Harborough Museum chose John’s picture as the winning entry. The colourful shot captured a bird taking flight after stopping on a post-box.

Photo competition winner John Wyatt and McCarthy Stone's Rebecca Fleetwood

John said: “There are so many fantastic views in Market Harborough I love to capture. Whether it be architecture, a sunset or wildlife, there is nothing quite like that perfect shot. I was delighted with the photo, and thrilled to win the competition.”

Judge Timothy Savage added: “John’s photo was truly breath-taking, there’s so much wonderful wildlife in the area so it’s great John was able to share some of this in such a vibrant shot.”