Life has taken a turn for the better for many of us this week after lockdown restrictions were eased, allowing us to meet family and friends outdoors, and it coincided with the weather feeling almost summer-like for a couple of the days.

These improvements have provided plenty of opportunities for our camera club members to get out and take pictures that capture the new theme of 'getting back to a new normal'. You can enjoy a selection of their snaps by scrolling down this page.

The Watford Observer Camera Club is a Facebook-based group. It is open to all photographers – from those who use snap pictures on their phones, to professionals who capture perfect shots with specialist equipment.

Every month, the camera club is set a new challenge, a theme is selected and then the work starts.

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

This week’s selection of images were taken by:

Pauline Bernfield

Cassiobury Park. Photo: Pauline Bernfield

'Cassiobury Park'. Photo: Pauline Bernfield

Christine Clb

So pleased to see these gorgeous Mandarin ducks at Cassiobury Park. Photo: Christine Clb

'So pleased to see these gorgeous Mandarin ducks at Cassiobury Park'. Photo: Christine Clb

Sarah Clarke

Back to a new normal...outdoor leisure opening up. Photo: Sarah Clarke

'Back to a new normal...outdoor leisure opening up'. Photo: Sarah Clarke

Richie Hows

Back to the new normal. Time to refuel. Photo: Richie Hows

'Back to the new normal. Time to refuel'. Photo: Richie Hows

Marjut Liverpool

Getting back to new normal - fun and frolics outside with friends and family. Photo: Marjut Liverpool

'Getting back to new normal - fun and frolics outside with friends and family'. Photo: Marjut Liverpool

Deborah Nichols

Getting back to a new normal - being able to visit places of interest again such as Wrest Park. Deborah Nichols

'Getting back to a new normal - being able to visit places of interest again such as Wrest Park'. Deborah Nichols

Amy Phillips

So good to see the paddling pools back in action again after so long. Photo: Amy Phillips

'So good to see the paddling pools back in action again after so long'. Photo: Amy Phillips

Demelza Slaney

Getting back to new normal - paddling pools reopening at Cassiobury Park. Photo: Demelza Slaney

'Getting back to new normal - paddling pools reopening at Cassiobury Park'. Photo: Demelza Slaney

Nermin Osman Zerzavatci

Getting back to new normal (note 2m between cats). Photo: Nermin Osman Zerzavatci

Getting back to new normal (note 2m between cats)'. Photo: Nermin Osman Zerzavatci