PICTURES of a fragile butterfly and a powerful swan were both winners in the Daily Echo's Wildlife Photography Competition.

Since we challenged you to send in your best wildlife photographs we have received hundreds of images depicting the county's most captivating creatures.

Experts from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust have judged an array of stunning images from fantastic close ups of insects to impressive images of leaping fish and cheeky squirrels.

Judge Natalie Rogers, of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, said: "The standard of photographs and the variety of Hampshire's wildlife captured on camera was excellent. We have chosen the winners based on the quality of the photographs and of their representation of Hampshire's wildlife."

See the pictures and meet the winners in today's Daily Echo.