SWANS donning a heart shape made for a beautiful image as Valentines Day weekend hit Hampshire.

Pinks, blues and yellows marked the skies, encouraging Daily Echo Camera Club members to capture the season of spring on its way.

While rowers took to the river in the dusk light, horses were spotted in the New Forest and pink tulips came to life in a bed of grass.

This double-page spread has been filled with incredible shots taken by photographers and readers.

It highlights the talented ability of those who captured the pictures, who have been able to stop animals and colourful landscapes in their tracks to get the perfect image.

If you enjoy looking at these images or fancy having a go at getting your picture in the paper, you can join the club yourself at www.facebook.com/groups/decameraclub/.

Members of the Daily Echo Camera Club regularly share tips and advice, and post many pictures daily.