But capturing a great landscape shot is not only about having a stunning landscape in your frame.
The sky conditions, or more specifically cloud conditions, have a big part to play. Whether it’s a stormy, towering cumulonimbus, a wispy cirrus formation or moody stratus, clouds can add extra impact to any picture.
World Photography Day on August 19 this month focused on clouds and to celebrate the national park has shared some stunning images that showcase these huge masses of water droplets in all their glory!
Can you take a sensational image of the landscape and a dramatic sky for the National Park’s annual photo competition? The theme this year is a “New Perspective” and the top prize is £250. There are also categories for mobile phone imagery, wildlife and a youth section.
Entries close at midnight on Tuesday, October. 31. Find out more and submit entries at southdowns.gov.uk/care-for/photo-comp-2023.

5. JPNSnews-20-08-23-Cloud pics View from Firle Beacon towards Lewes by Philip Rose-upload.jpg
View from Firle Beacon towards Lewes. Picture by Philip Rose Photo: Philip Rose

6. JPNSnews-20-08-23-Cloud pics Meon Valley Mist by Simon Newman-upload.jpg
Meon Valley Mist by Simon Newman Photo: Dr. S. J. Newman:SDNP

7. JPNSnews-20-08-23-Cloud pics by Gavin Parrott, capturing Belle Tout lighthouse-upload.JPG
Belle Tout lighthouse under a storm cloud. Picture by Gavin Parrott Photo: Gavin Parrott

8. First light over a misty Arun Valley
First light over a misty Arun Valley. Picture by Lloyd Lane Photo: Lloyd Lane


