SOUTH Essex is such a beautiful place to live in - as shown through the lens of some of south Essex’s leading photographers.

Although the coronavirus pandemic has impacted all of our lives in different ways, members of our Camera Club Facebook group have continued to capture outstanding images on their cameras.

Whether they are heading to our award-winning seafront, at parks or close to busy roads, the Camera Club snappers have grabbed stunning shots.

You can join our Camera Club Facebook group now.

Scroll down to see more of our Camera Club members' fantastic images.

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Peace and tranquility - Jean Watts grabbed this shot on a trip to Paper Mill Lock

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Outlook - Paul Stanbrook‎’s impressive photograph shows Adventure Island and the historic Southend Pier

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Sunset - Gareth Gault‎ has shared this picture which was taken just outside Cliffs Pavilion

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Beautiful - Foster Congrave‎ went to the Thorpe Bay seafront to witness the sunrise

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Eye-catching - Joe Simpson‎ watched the cars go by the giant Hollywood-style Basildon sign overlooking the A127

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Colourful sky - Mick Tanner visited Great Wakering to capture this photo of the sunrise

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On the lookout - a Wheatear through the lens of Andrew Armstrong’s camera at Gunners Park