HERE are 10 amazing close up photographs of insects which Guardian Camera Club members have taken in and around Cheshire.

Each week, we set a new photo challenge in the camera club Facebook group - which can be found at facebook.com/groups/guardiancameraclub.

And we were blown away with the response to the 'insects' theme, with more than 100 responses.

This is just a very small selection of the images posted, so we would urge you to join the group yourself and see more amazing photos like these, or even join in.

Ann Marie Taylor - Rudheath

Ann Marie Taylor - Rudheath

Donna Marie Long - Leftwich

Donna Marie Long - Leftwich

Carly Jo Curbishley - Knutsford

Carly Jo Curbishley - Knutsford

Heather Pinchien - Hartford

Heather Pinchien - Hartford

Charles Gregory - Marbury Park

Charles Gregory - Marbury Park

Jo Lowe - Marthall

Jo Lowe - Marthall

Karen Swift - Winsford

Karen Swift - Winsford

Lisa Lacking - Vale Royal Locks

Lisa Lacking - Vale Royal Locks

Lynne Bentley - Northwich

Lynne Bentley - Northwich

Sam Holden - Chester Zoo

Sam Holden - Chester Zoo