Whether it's enjoying the festive lights in Watford and London, or capturing Santa stopping for a pizza, our talented photographers have been busy getting into the seasonal spirit as they tackle their latest challenge.

'Counting down to Christmas' is the new theme for members of the Watford Observer Camera Club and you can enjoy the first selection of their pictures across these pages.

The Watford Observer Camera Club is a Facebook-based group.

It is open to all photographers, from those who snap pictures on their phones to professionals who capture perfect shots with specialist equipment.

Every four weeks usually, members of the camera club are set a new challenge, a theme is selected and then the work starts for our talented photographers.

Search for Watford Observer Camera Club on Facebook. Ask to join the group and we’ll accept you.

In addition to Jo Kedgley's adorable 'writing a letter to Santa' photo at the top of this page, this week’s selection of pictures were taken by:

Alistair Allen

Watford Observer: 'Even Santa needs Pizza''Even Santa needs Pizza'

Christine Clb

Watford Observer: 'Upside down Christmas tree down under! (Australia)' 'Upside down Christmas tree down under! (Australia)'

Stephen Danzig

Watford Observer: Image: Stephen Danzig

Brenda England

Watford Observer: 'Finding the post box toppers on foot around St Albans''Finding the post box toppers on foot around St Albans'

Darren Kingshott

Watford Observer: Image: Darren Kingshott

Marjut Liverpool

Watford Observer: Carnaby StreetCarnaby Street

Zoe Michelle

Watford Observer: Image: Zoe Michelle

Tracey Phillipps

Watford Observer: Image: Tracey Phillipps