VALE of Glamorgan Camera Club is an online community of photographers of all ages and abilities.

There are currently more 270 members who regularly share photos taken in Barry, Penarth and across the Vale of Glamorgan.

Photos must be taken in the Vale of Glamorgan, but otherwise people are free to let their creativity run wild - sharing photos of nature, sunsets, buildings, animals, people.

All are welcome; from a complete novice to a professional - photos shared may be used by our newspapers (Penarth Times and Barry & District News) with credit given to the photographers.

Check out some recent submissions by clicking through the photo gallery at the top of the page.

Fancy joining the fun? Visit facebook.com/groups/valephotosgroup