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Stunning photographs of the LlÅ·n Peninsula form the basis of a new exhibition at the Oriel Plas Glyn-y-Weddw in Llanbedrog, Pwllheli.

Adults and children alike were invited to share their thoughts on what the historic and picturesque coastline means to them by capturing those expressions on film and then submitting them to the gallery.

Curator Mari Lewis-Jones said: "We were not looking for the best technical photograph. Originality is what we were after.

"We asked people what came to mind when they think of 'Pen Llyn'?

"It could be anything from the view from your garden to a special building, or even individuals who make the area special to you."

What resulted was a collection of images capturing the immense peace of one of Wales' most tranquil spots in an intensely vibrant and varied way.

The winning picture Gwenllian and Rhun by Greta Hughes, catches two children playing in the sea-drenched sand at low tide with a stunning expanse of beach and smoky coastline behind them. It and a selection of other images have been framed and will be displayed alongside the current exhibition by local photographer, Gareth Jenkins, who was one of the competition judges.

Gwenllian and Rhun by Greta Hughes

Second prize went to Jonty Storey for an intriguing portrait of St Tudwals, affectionately known as 'St Tuds' while Peter Baumann scooped third for a shot of wonderfully patterned sand with a mirror shard reflecting the brightly coloured facades of beach huts.

St Tuds by Jonty Storey

Highly commended were pieces by Charles Henshaw, Gillian Walker and Guto Lloyd Davies.

The exhibition will run until 6 November alongside work by Gareth Thomas, who explores the effects of light and colour on the landscape, mainly in watercolour, but with works in all media including pastel applied over watercolour.

Abersoch Beach by Peter Baumann

Works by Wrexham artist Keith Bowen are also on show, with a series of small oil paintings of the Ancient Churches of Llyn as well as his usual subjects of countryside figures and mountain streams.

London-born Daniel Roberson has lived in Machynlleth, Mid Wales for the last seven years where he has been developing his work. On show at the gallery are his realist painters inspired by the places he has been and the people he has met. His current exhibition at Oriel Plas Glyn y Weddw is entitled Memory, Observation and Imagination.