SOMERSET is springing to life as the new season kicks in.

Summer is round the corner - and here are 10 pictures from members of the Somerset Camera Club which show our beautiful county coming to life...

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FLUFFED UP: And ready for summer, by Kevin East

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IN FLIGHT: At Ham Wall, by Pete Gardner

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LAZY DAY: Tommy the cat relaxing in the sun, by Marianne Hoodless

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BLOOM: An early flower in Chard, by Luan Macdonald

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LIKE THE MED: At Watchet, by Matt Dunkley

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SHADES: At Kings Square, Bridgwater, by Dave Mead

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SHINE A LIGHT: At French Weir, Taunton, by Pete Drew

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SPRING SUNSET: On the Levels, by Susan Marks

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TAKING A TRIP: In Glastonbury, by Alan Casling

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SPRING LAMB: At Crowcombe, by Zoe Cox