THE sun is out at last and Argus Camera Club members have been quick to take advantage of it.

There's been a natural focus on nature and wildlife and the results are some very appealing pictures of animals soaking up the rays.

This cow caught Claire Andrews' eye while she was out enjoying a walk.

Easter bunnies by Annette Radford

Easter bunnies by Annette Radford

Two Easter bunnies made a perfect seasonal shot for Annette Radford.

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Another shot by Samantha Thomas, this time a tortoise on the pebbles

Another shot by Samantha Thomas, this time a tortoise on the pebbles

Meanwhile Samantha Thomas captured this little fellow who has not long been out of hibernation.

Claire Andrews also took this shot of a spring lamb

Claire Andrews also took this shot of a spring lamb

Another springtime photo by Claire Andrews - a lamb taking in the view

Samantha Thomas pictured this horse at Shoreham

Samantha Thomas pictured this horse at Shoreham

Samantha Thomas found this horse in a field near Shoreham, dozing in the warm weather.

Hopefully Nick Brazier kept his distance when he pictured this rather fierce-looking chap

Hopefully Nick Brazier kept his distance when he pictured this rather fierce-looking chap

We hope Nick Brazier was on the other side of the fence when he snapped this one.