A competition is encouraging people to capture the beauty of Carlisle in a photograph.

The contest, Beautiful Bricks, seeks amateurs and professionals alike to snap the city's unique buildings in all their glory.

Organised by city law firm Wragg Mark Bell's conveyancing team, the event seeks to encapsulate the city’s vibrant and varied built environment.

Laura Urquhart, director and head of conveyancing at Wragg Mark Bell, said: "As city centre property experts, we have a real appreciation for Carlisle.

"It is such a beautiful place with buildings reflecting its 900-year-plus history as a city.

"We wanted to launch a competition to celebrate and showcase this architectural mosaic.

"You might be a seasoned professional with expensive camera gear or just an amateur who loves Carlisle and taking interesting shots on your phone – everyone is welcome to enter.

"We want to capture the spirit of Carlisle today through its buildings."

There are cash prizes totalling £325 on offer, with the top three entries receiving £150, £100 and £75 respectively.

The second prize is sponsored by Blackbox Architects.

Entries will also get a chance to have their images displayed at Intro pop-up gallery on Paternoster Row from June 19 – 22.

Malcolm Wilson, director of Blackbox Architects, is one of the judges alongside Laura Urquhart and award-winning local artist and photographer David Hollins.

Mr Wilson lent his perspective on the city by saying: "Carlisle is full of character, is set within beautiful countryside and has deep historical significance.

"But how often do we stop and appreciate our hometown?

"We also know there is a strong tradition of creativity here.

"I’m really looking forward to seeing the entries and what they capture of this Great Border City today."

Photographers keen to participate should hurry as the competition closes TODAY Friday, June 14, at 4pm.

Each participant is allowed to submit between one and three photographs.

All photographs should be submitted in person, marked FAO Sally Edgar, at Intro PR on Paternoster Row.

The address is 7 Paternoster Row, Carlisle, CA3 8TT, opposite Carlisle Cathedral.

For more details on the competition, visit bit.ly/beautifulbricks.