THIS week’s pictures from The Northern Echo Camera Club take us from the neon-space atmosphere of Ryhope Beach, in Sunderland, to bright blue skies above Goldsmiths in Newcastle.

In the selection below, vibrant tree sprouts coming to life can be seen in a picture taken by Brian Irving, two little spring lambs are relaxing in a picture taken by Martin Stirk, and a sweet little wren calls out in song in a photo from Christopher Bennett.

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

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Beautiful scenery at the River Tees in Blackwell   Picture: BOB SMITH

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Fresh and springing to life   Picture: BRIAN IRVING

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Water drips from the beak of an elegant swan   Picture: MARTYN DUNBAR

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Two spring lambs just hanging out   Picture: MARTIN STIRK

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Little wren airing out his lungs   Picture: CHRISTOPHER BENNETT

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Blue sky over Goldsmiths in Newcastle   Picture: RICHIE WILLIAMS

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A pristine swan preening on water   Picture: PAUL CLEASBY

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Majestic take off across reflective waters   Picture: SIMON MCCABE

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