The theme for the Basingstoke Gazette Camera Club in April was 'things that make me smile', and we have selected some of our favourite photos to share.

Now that spring has officially sprung, members have shared the things that bring them joy for the month's theme, creative and colourful photos of beautiful sights and animals were submitted on Facebook.

From cuddly pets to the most colourful flowers, our members have been hard at work in and around the town.

Our members have shown us pets, wildlife, flowers, sunsets and the forces of nature.

It's never easy for us to choose 18 photos from all the submissions this month, but we have picked some highlights to share and have loved seeing all the photographs posted on the Facebook page.

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Do you have a stunning photo you would like to share with us? You can post it in the camera club's group once you have joined and you might be lucky enough to see your photograph in the paper at the end of the month.

It is free and easy for anyone to join the camera club and a great way to share your amazing photos with others. Simply search for Basingstoke Gazette Camera Club on Facebook and click to join and you will be free to share with others in the group.

Each week we select one photo to be featured on our letters page, with a different theme each month.