The images for the latest Manx stamps were taken as part of a competition.

People were invited to submit their own photographs which they felt summed up the island’s beauty, heritage and character, drawing inspiration from the words of the Manx National Anthem.

More than 1,000 entries were entered into the competition and a final selection was made by judges Maxine Cannon, the Post Office’s stamps and coins general manager; Jo Overty, the project officer Unesco Biosphere Isle of Man and Renee Caley, the marketing and online manager of the Steam Packet.

The winners’ comments are here:

Port St Mary: ’My picture captures the relaxed pace of life in this once busy commercial port now focused on leisure activities. It retains its traditional charm and reminds us of what can be achieved in a changing world,’ John Jones

Peel: ’A glorious sunny day in Peel, showing the crystal clear waters of Fenella beach. Taken on our first family holiday, returning to not only our honeymoon island, but the land of my birth,’ Terence Meadmore

Peel: ’Long walks on the beach, fish and chips, a street so pretty I couldn’t resist, grabbing my camera, salty air damp, to capture this moment, now printed on a stamp,’ Sarah Elliot

The Sound: ’The Sound sunset overlooked by Thousla Cross as the fishing boat hits the sunset’s reflection. Sat there I think how lucky I am to live on such a beautiful island,’ Liz Lillis-Ingram

Calf of Mnn: ’Loaghtan sheep on the Calf of Man in July 2019. Startled by our approach, they were momentarily posed on a rocky outcrop against the skyline before vanishing into the bracken and heather,’ Colin Gill

Peel: ’Peel Marina in the sunshine, with its colourful fishing boats and historic castle. I wander around Peel, enjoying the atmosphere and greeting locals I know in this small community, taking my camera whatever the weather,’ Sue Furner

Ballaglass Glen: ’Took a stop in an enchanting place and went home calm and at peace. A beautiful and serene destination where you can live like in a fairy tale,’ Marionette Espinosa

Tholt-y-Will: ’A vantage point from conquering Snaefell. An image of a split second to appreciate all we have at our touch on the Isle of Man on a beautiful summer’s afternoon,’ William Hale

Cregneash: ’I think that this photo, taken in Cregneash, captures the essence of Manx farming from yesteryear, with "ye sons of the soil, in hardship and toil, that plough both the land and the sea,’ Tim Norton

Douglas: ’Taken while visiting for the Manx Grand Prix in 2017, I felt this spectacular sculpture evoked the Viking heritage of the island against a stunning blue Manx sky,’ Hilary Denison

Douglas: ’I took the photo of the Ben one early morning before I started work, it was very calm that morning and the vessel glided in the bay without disturbing all the little boats. I ended up being late for work but it was really worth it,’ Craig Harriman

Glen Maye: ’I’ve been a regular visitor since childhood and Glen Maye is one of my favourite glens with this lovely beach at the bottom. Taken on a quick walk before catching the ferry home,’ Gareth Caley