GUARDIAN Camera Club members are bidding farewell to summer this week as we near the end of September.

In preparation for the golden leaves, pumpkin patches and dark nights of autumn, we challenged photographers to submit their favourite photograph of summertime in Cheshire.

From the animals found in the countryside to scenic views and colourful flowers, this selection of beautiful images has us already looking forward to next summer.

Click through the gallery above or visit facebook.com/groups/guardiancameraclub.