Your photos as the nation basks in sunshine

BBC Weather Watchers/Lynn A church in salmon-coloured stone with arched windows and gravestones and flowers in the foregroundBBC Weather Watchers/Lynn
BBC Weather Watchers/AutumnLeaves Grey squirrel at the base of a tree eating a rainbow coloured wafer coneBBC Weather Watchers/AutumnLeaves

Lynn captured the church of St John the Baptist in Westwood Heath, Coventry, designed by George Gilbert Scott.
This Smethwick squirrel appears to be enjoying an ice cream cone.

We love to feature your photographs showing the beauty of the West Midlands and here are some of the best from the past week.

Upload your images via BBC Weather Watchers or email us at [email protected].

For inspiration, view some top tips from three of England's Big Picture photographers.

BBC Weather Watchers/The Blue Yonder A close-up of orange, yellow and red flowers with striking red flecks on some yellow petals and a prominent red stamen.BBC Weather Watchers/The Blue Yonder
These Alstroemeria in Wednesfield are in full bloom

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  • The full name of the person who took the pictures (as this person owns the copyright)
  • Confirmation that the copyright holder gives permission for the BBC to use their pictures across all its outputs
  • The location, date and time the pictures were taken
  • Your telephone number so we can get back to you if we have any further questions.
  • Any other details about the pictures that may be useful for us to know

Please note that while we welcome all your pictures, we are more likely to use those which have been taken in the past week.