THIS week’s pictures from The Northern Echo Camera Club show a variety of styles, from the vibrancy of nature, seeing things from a different perspective, and sending a special message of hope to those who need it.

The striking red and yellow colours of a goldfinch can be seen against it’s brown feathers in a picture taken by Christopher Bennett, and a curious red squirrel can be seen exploring amongst the leaves and trees in a picture taken by Steve Brewer.

Here is the selection this week:

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A goldfinch shows it's bold colours   Picture: CHRISTOPHER BENNETT

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Dreamy lilacs in this view out to sea   Picture: DIANE PICKERING

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A bright message of hope in a difficult time   Picture: LIZ STIRK

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Snowdrops shown in the suns rays   Picture: KEN FOULDS

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Light and shapes   Picture: JASON GREENWOOD

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The Angel of the North view from above   Picture: IWAN EDWARDS

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Tunnel vision reflected in water   Picture: MIK SKINNER

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Drinkfield Marsh starling murmuration   Picture: PAT BLEWITT

This is just a small selection of the pictures shared by the club, and more than 2,100 people are signed up as camera club members.

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