A Bexleyheath photographer has been shortlisted for a national photography award.

Christopher McLeod, 25, of Northall Road submitted three photos capturing wildlife, plant life, the environment and landscape to judges at the Sea Centre in Berwick, Northumberland.

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An image submitted by Christopher McLeod

Judges chose just 100 stunning photos and eight short films from 500 entries to be displayed at the centre.

All three of Mr McLeod's photos were shortlisted for the competition.

He said: "It is great honour to have three images shortlisted at this year’s Scottish Seabird Centre Nature Photography Awards.

"I hope that my images inspire others to go out and enjoy nature in the exact same way I do."

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Hide n Seek by Christopher McLeod

The photographer's images entitled A Call To Arms, Hide n Seek and Seljalandsfoss could see Mr McLeod win the Worldwide Wildlife and Landscape awards.

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Winners will be unveiled at the centre's awards ceremony on February 25.

The public are invited to vote for their pictures at seabird.org

Voting closes on February 21.