SOUTHAMPTON is a beautiful city brimming with culture, history and is home to a number of lovely outdoor spaces and parks. 

Plus, the River Itchen is right on our doorstep!

We love celebrating our city and there is no better way to do that than to share a selection of stunning photographs taken by members of our Camera Club.

Our Camera Club has nearly 5,000 members and we love sharing their views of Southampton and the surrounding areas. 

We particulalry love Viv Stewart's picture of a squirrel enjoying a peanut butter snack in Totton, an amusing capture that highlights the presence of nature in the city.

Daily Echo: Photo by Viv StewartPhoto by Viv Stewart

Daily Echo: A friendly face in Netley by Andrew PaineA friendly face in Netley by Andrew Paine

Fantastic sunrises and sunsets are frequently enjoyed from Southampton.

Daily Echo: Sunrise over Ornamental Lake by James Leslie-William OliverSunrise over Ornamental Lake by James Leslie-William Oliver

And we can't forget that we host a variety of cruise ships every year!

Daily Echo: Queen Mary II in Ocean Dock by John RuddyQueen Mary II in Ocean Dock by John Ruddy

Southampton is full of breathtaking scenery, usually found in one of the city's many parks.

Daily Echo: Autumn beauty by Jyoti KumariAutumn beauty by Jyoti Kumari

Daily Echo: A stream of colour at the University of Southampton by Brent GriffithsA stream of colour at the University of Southampton by Brent Griffiths

Daily Echo: Hatch Grange by Colin LeeHatch Grange by Colin Lee

More pictures can be viewed in the gallery at the top of this article.

You can join the Camera Club by visiting https://www.facebook.com/groups/decameraclub - we would love for you to share your photos with us!