DECEMBER showed its true colours when it brought frosty and chilly weather to the people of Oxfordshire.

But Oxford Mail Camera Club member Ian Marriott was able to portray the real beauty of winter with this spectacular snap.

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Mr Marriott, who impressed fellow photographers with skill and attention to detail, is the winner of the weekly competition, which challenged locals to take the best picture of frosted Oxfordshire.

Next week's theme is 'pets', so get snapping.