The standard of Best Photo Competition entries continues to astound, and creating a shortlist for the Most Popular Photo category causes many headaches.

But we've managed to do it and voting is now open for June entries, so check out these brilliant submissions and have your say by voting for your favourite.

The photographers who send in their snaps are showcasing our region to the world which makes their contributions more than just entries into a competition, they market as effectively as any advertisement.

These images show life in our beautiful region, whether through stunning landscapes and its wildlife, or the portraits of people who call this place home, and gives readers of The Newsport and Port Douglas Magazine an insight into what makes this part of the world so attractive.

We're putting our heads together to think of ways to improve the competition in the coming months, so keep an eye on The Newsport's Best Photo Competition.