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Barra's best brighten the grey skies

It's been another mixed bag of weather but the grey skies haven't discouraged people from stepping outside and taking photographs. Working with Get Creative Champion Voluntary Arts, BBC Northern Ireland presenter Barra Best wants to see your weather photos, encouraging you to upload them on social media using #LovetoPHOTO.

Here are five photos that have stood out for him. And you can see his selection from earlier in August too. So, whatever the weather, keep sharing your great photos with us.

Kingfisher by Adrian Morrison in Llanelli
'Summer memories' taken at Walworth Gardens, Ballykelly, N Ireland by @cassidy_rachel
Albert Dock, Liverpool, taken by @BelfastDispatcher
'Big Wiltshire sky' taken by Peter Thomas from Edington.

#LoveToGETCREATIVE

Each month Get Creative Champion Voluntary Arts chooses a different theme for its #LoveTo... campaign, aimed at encouraging people to share their creativity on social media.

Along with #LovetoPHOTO there's also been #LovetoKNIT, #LovetoDANCE and #LovetoDRAW, even #LovetoCARVEPUMPKINS.

Depending on the theme, photos are shared through Facebook, Twitter or Instagram with the appropriate hashtag. Organiser and Chief Officer of Voluntary Arts Ireland, Kevin Murphy, said the campaign was open to people of all ages, backgrounds and skill levels.

“Being creative is as natural as breathing – we all do it whether we realise it or not. From those who love a good singsong and dance, to those who love to doodle on their notebooks or take pictures on their phones or organise a creative activity," he said.