The fiery reds and vibrant yellows of Canberra's autumn have begun to transform both the city's streets and the pages of The Canberra Times, as readers send in their best seasonal snaps in a bid to share in $1000 of prize money. Katie Mills, of Hughes, sent in a stunning photo of children at play with the fallen leaves littering the garden.
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Another, sent in by Banks resident Jake Gumley, shows the vibrant colours reflected off the still waters of Molonglo Reach.
To enter, all you have to do is capture an autumn scene - an image of Canberra and the surrounding region that shows its spectacular seasonal transformation. The best photo wins $500. Second prize wins $350 and third $150.
A selection of entries will be published over the coming weeks in The Canberra Times and online at canberratimes.com.au.
The three winning entries will be revealed in The Canberra Times on Friday, June 8.
Send your best snaps, as attached jpeg files, to photocomp@canberratimes.com.au.
Entries must include your name, address, phone number, photo title, a brief description and the date the photograph was taken.
Photos must be a minimum of 150Kb and a maximum of 1MB. A maximum of three photos per person can be entered. The competition closes at 4pm on Friday, June 1.