Over the weekend we asked you, the Shields Gazette readers, to share your favourite picture you've taken in the great outdoors during lockdown. Many of you responded with some wonderful photos on our Facebook page. Scroll down and flick through our picture gallery to see some of our favourites.
5. Beautiful sunrise
Dawn Hobbs sent in this picture of the sunrise at South Shields. Photo: Dawn Hobbs
6. Great view
Stephen Heslop took this photo while out in North Shields. Photo: Stephen Heslop
7. A different birthday
Stephen Sullivan posted: This socially-distanced birthday picture of singer/songwriter Tipps playing at the bottom of our yard. Was a lush and unique, memorable way to celebrate. Photo: Stephen Sullivan
8. Quality time
Michelle Anderson posted: My son and partner sat peacefully taking in our beautiful coastline at the Leas. Photo: Michelle Anderson