Steven Budd has proved that there is more to photography than an expensive camera.

The Croydon man has been chosen by judges as one of the top entrants in a national competition which aims to "unearth the special memories that stand the test of time."

What makes Mr Budd's photo taken in Bude, North Cornwall even more impressive is that it was taken on an iPhone.

"On the day the shot was taken Ruth and I were with our youngest boy, Josh," Mr Budd said.

"The weather was fabulous, with just a light breeze and the sea gently pushing low waves over the sand on the slack tide.

“My wife Ruth and I were talking when Josh crossed in front of us.

"I glanced up and immediately 'saw' the developing shot. I used my iPhone 6S and only had a few seconds to capture two frames. One caught my son Josh perfectly as he walked, unaware I'd grabbed a couple of photos."

The Treasured Photo competition, run by online scrapbook and photo album Storychest, asks people across the UK to share their favourite pictures with the chance of winning a £100 Amazon vouchers and free Storychest subscriptions.

Mr Budd said his shot symbolised his views of how people should fit into the environment.

"Although his identity can't be discerned, it's one of my enduring favourite images of Josh and quite different to the usual family photos you come across," he said.

"The anonymity means the shot also represents to me 'humanity in scale', the single figure dwarfed by the landscape and towering sky.

"Josh walks across the scene leaving no trace of his presence, which speaks to me of the frequent news stories we see of the harmful impact industrialised societies are having on the environment. "