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Photographers showcase beauty of Exmoor National Park

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News imageExmoor Commons/Shaun Davey Ice encrusted beech trees in the rising sun, Lucott Cross, Alderman's Barrow Allotment, Exmoor National ParkExmoor Commons/Shaun Davey
Shaun Davey took this picture of ice-encrusted beech trees at sunrise

Three photographers have teamed up with Exmoor National Park Authority to create a library of free images of the area.

Sarah Hailstone, Nigel Stone, and Shaun Davey have launched Exmoor Commons to showcase the beauty of the park, which covers parts of Somerset and Devon.

The pictures are available for free for businesses and organisations to help promote the area and attract visitors.

There are currently 1,125 photographs now available in the collection.

News imageShaun Davey standing in woodland in the sunshine
Mr Davey says he hopes sharing the photographs will help promote Exmoor

"It's a win-win situation for both the photographers involved and the users of the images," said Mr Davey.

"The users of the images get access to free, high-quality photography, and the photographers get their work exposed, so it works for everyone," he added.

News imageExmoor Commons/Shaun Davey Playful Exmoor Ponies pose for a portrait on Bossington HillExmoor Commons/Shaun Davey
There are around 500 registered ponies living in Exmoor National Park
News imageExmoor Commons/Shaun Davey Northern Lights glowing pink over Exmoor from a point near Lucott Cross, Exmoor National ParkExmoor Commons/Shaun Davey
The Northern Lights were spotted and photographed from near Lucott Cross
News imageExmoor Commons/Shaun Davey The isolated ruins of the Hoar Oak Cottage, Exmoor National Park with moss and lichen growing on themExmoor Commons/Shaun Davey
The isolated ruins of the Hoar Oak Cottage are captured in this photograph
News imageExmoor Commons/Nigel Stone Small tortoiseshell butterfly perched on a bush with purple flowersExmoor Commons/Nigel Stone
Tortoisehell butterflies emerge in the first warm sunny days of spring to feed on nectar
News imageExmoor Commons/Sarah Hailstone A road in Chetsford covered in snowExmoor Commons/Sarah Hailstone
The park often has a dusting of snow due to the height of the land compared to surrounding areas
News imageExmoor Commons/Nigel Stone East Lyn River taken with a slow shutter speed so the water blursExmoor Commons/Nigel Stone
The East Lyn River is a popular fishing and white water kayaking spot
News imageExmoor Commons/Shaun Davey Two highland cows with a view of the cliff over Wilmersham CommonExmoor Commons/Shaun Davey
Highland Cattle can often be seen in parts of Exmoor
News imageExmoor Commons/Shaun Davey Snowdrop Valley in full bloom in Exmoor National ParkExmoor Commons/Shaun Davey
Hidden in the woods near Wheddon Cross is the remote Snowdrop Valley
News imageExmoor Commons/Nigel Stone Red deer standing in a group on ExmoorExmoor Commons/Nigel Stone
Red deer have lived on Exmoor since prehistoric times
News imageExmoor Commons/Nigel Stone Snow on trees and logs piled up on the ground on ExmoorExmoor Commons/Nigel Stone
Winter scenes like this are part of the free photograph collection
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