WE love to celebrate just how special the area in which we live is, and one way we do that is though showcasing your pictures in the South Wales Guardian Camera Club.

Our members - and there's more than 680 of you - regularly take stunning photos from all across the Ammanford, Amman Valley, Towy Valley, Gwendraeth Valley and Swansea Valley areas highlighting the local landmarks, wildlife and scenes.

Here are some of our recent favourites.

A red kite flying overhead in Llandeilo.A red kite flying overhead in Llandeilo. (Image: Gary Williams)

A happy bee making the most of when the sun was shining in Tycroes.A happy bee making the most of when the sun was shining in Tycroes. (Image: Megan Thomas)

An up-close look at a Marbled White Butterfly in Allt Y Graban.An up-close look at a Marbled White Butterfly in Allt Y Graban. (Image: Geraint Owain Price)

The rising sun and a clear morning sky in Ammanford.The rising sun and a clear morning sky in Ammanford. (Image: Sharon Gutteridge)

Steam train 44871 'The Great Britain XVI' passing through Ammanford.Steam locomotive 44871 'The Great Britain XVI' passing through Ammanford. (Image: Scott Artus)

A colourful view from Yr Hen Ysgol in Garnswllt.A colourful view from Yr Hen Ysgol in Garnswllt. (Image: Heather McAvoy)

A stunning view of a hillside cairn at Graig Fawr, silhouetted against the sun.A stunning view of a hillside cairn at Graig Fawr, silhouetted against the sun. (Image: Brian Lloyd)

If you would like to join and have your pictures featured, search ‘South Wales Guardian Camera Club’ on Facebook or click here.