WHILE people across Powys continue to live life under lockdown, these images captured by our Camera Club members remind us that nature continues to be free and thriving under no such restrictions.

The photos really do showcase the Mid Wales countryside at its very best and we are very grateful to everyone who have sent in their snaps – and, as is the case so often, there is a bit of animal magic on show in this week’s shots.

We continue to be blown away by the range of incredible photos taken by our Powys County Times Camera Club members.

Whether it is a stunning rainbow shot, a perfectly proportioned picture of beautiful butterfly or an action photo of a red kite soaring through the sky, the County Times aims to bring you the best images in Powys every week.

If you are going for a walk in your local area, why not take a few snaps and share them with our friendly and enthusiastic community of photographers.

To share your photographs, which may be featured online and in the newspaper, visit the Powys County Times Camera Club Facebook group, or simply e-mail news@countytimes.co.uk.