Stunning photos from north Norfolk photographers have scooped national awards.

The North Norfolk Photographic Society has won the GB Cup for Nature, a competition run by the Photographic Alliance of Great Britain for clubs across the country. 

North Norfolk News: Giraffes Necking, by Val WalkerGiraffes Necking, by Val Walker (Image: Val Walker)

The gold medal for the overall best image was also won by club member Diana Knight for her photo, Flamingoes Flying over Soda Lake. The image was taken in Kenya, flying over one of the Rift Valley Lakes.

Fellow club member Val Walker won a silver medal for her photo, Girafffes Necking, taken at Kruger National Park in South Africa. Lizzie Wallis received a highly commended award for the photo Brown Hare after the Blizzard.

North Norfolk News: Brown Hare After the Blizzard, by Lizzie WallisBrown Hare After the Blizzard, by Lizzie Wallis (Image: Lizzie Wallis)

Val Walker also received the highest aggregate score for four images, and was given the title 'nature photographer of the year'.

Ms Walker said: "This is the first time a club from East Anglia has won this prestigious competition, the nearest being a fourth place some 10 years ago.

"This is a real achievement for a club which only has just over 40 members and is competing against much larger societies."  

North Norfolk News: Flamingoes flying over Soda Lake by Diana KnightFlamingoes flying over Soda Lake by Diana Knight (Image: Diana Knight)

North Norfolk News: Diana Knight, photo by Hanne SiebersDiana Knight, photo by Hanne Siebers (Image: Hanne Siebers)