Summer is heating up and temperatures are soaring in the North East - and photographers have been taking some stunning photos of the region.

From Seaton Carew to Darlington, photographers have been soaking up the sun and taking some beautiful pictures of everything from birds to flowers.

We've used some photographs from the Northern Echo Camera Club taken this week to celebrate the start of the season.

Which is your favourite?

A shot from Alison Morton at Thornton Hall.A shot from Alison Morton at Thornton Hall. 

The red arrows by Tom Kolur.The red arrows by Tom Kolur. (Image: TOM KOLOUR)

The strawberry moon in Tynemouth by Martin Stokes.The strawberry moon in Tynemouth by Martin Stokes. (Image: MARTIN STOKES)

A shot of flowers by Jane Parker.A shot of flowers by Jane Parker. (Image: JANE PARKER)

Poppies and the sunset over Sherburn Village.Poppies and the sunset over Sherburn Village. (Image: DAVID EVERETT)

The summer solstice in Redcar.The summer solstice in Redcar. (Image: CHRIS BALDOCK)

A seaside snap of birds by Steve Raine.A seaside snap of birds by Steve Raine. (Image: STEVE RAINE)

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Framwellgate Bridge in Durham by Krystal Tara.Framwellgate Bridge in Durham by Krystal Tara. (Image: KRYSTAL TARA)

Raby Rising by Gill Davidson.Raby Rising by Gill Davidson. (Image: GILL DAVIDSON)

A summery garden shot by Peter Giroux.A summery garden shot by Peter Giroux. (Image: PETER GIROUX)