South-east London and north Kent may be mostly built-up and urban, but there is still much beauty to be found.
This lovely selection of nature photos show just how colourful and scenic the area can be when you look closely enough.
Thanks to the readers who sent in these great pictures – scroll down to see how you can get your photos of wildlife, great views or anything else published here and in our newspapers.
A view of Thamesmead. Photo by Brian Barnett
Photo taken at Crossways Canal,Thamesmead, by Brian Barnett
Photo taken at Southmere Lake, Thamesmead, by Brian Barnett
The view across Southmere Lake, Thamesmead. Photo by Brian Barnett
Danson Park, Bexleyheath, at sunset. Photo by Andrew Richards
This spider's web work in progress was snapped by Philip French
Fungi growing on a colourful graffitied tree in ancient woodlands in Eltham. Photos by Fontayne Copeland-Nash
Taken in Swanley on a very cold frosty morning by Richard Cox
Cygnets in Kelsey Park. Photo by Pip Paterson
A heron and duck sitting on a log in Kelsey Park. Photo by Paul Lucas
A squirrel eating a nut in Kelsey Park. Photo by Paul Lucas
Taken in Kelsey Park by Paul Slater
Share your photos
We want to see your pictures for our new Take Yer Pic feature on our website and in our newspapers.
It doesn’t matter what they are - they could be selfies, something funny, something strange, a news picture or even a family photo.
We’re looking for the most eye-catching, interesting or amusing photos out there.
Our favourite pic each week will be published on our letters pages in the newspapers and we’ll of course run some of them here too.
Just send your picture by email to aparkes@london.newsquest.co.uk
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