BLUEBELLS are in full bloom as Camera Club members take advantage of the beautiful flowers.

This selection of photographs were taken in and around Colchester showing the spring flowers at there best accompanied by animals enjoying them.

Bluebells, also known as wild hyacinths, are most seen in the UK than any other country.

The plants flower between March and May and highlight the start of Spring.

To be in with a chance of seeing your picture published, search for Gazette Camera Club Colchester on Facebook and join the group.

Gazette: Inviting - pathway through bluebells. Picture: Joan Davies

 

 

Gazette: Bright and beautiful - spread of bluebells. Picture: Lee Jordan Bland

Gazette: Ground level - amongst the fresh blooms. Picture: Mark Leitch

Gazette: Wildlife - muntjac deer in the sun. Picture: Susi Jefford

 

 

Gazette: In focus - close up of the blue flowers. Picture: Gail Stubbins

 

 

Gazette: Snack time - squirrel hidden in the bluebells. Picture: Jan Cross

 

 

Gazette: Happy day - cat sat in the bluebells. Picture: Maureen Jackson

 

 

Gazette: In the woods - deep in nature. Picture: Geoff Taylor