The Gazette's Camera Club photographers used the long Easter weekend and bank holidays to capture spring's arrival in north east Essex.
A range of stunning landscape shots and pictures of wildlife captured once again the beauty of our home.
This week's round-up includes colourful spectacles, birds and other animals, as well as nature starting to come alive after the winter months.
For more great pictures and to get involved, visit Gazette Camera Club on Facebook.
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