STAR readers have been sharing some beautiful images that they have captured across the borough during winter.

The icy weather of late December and early January led to some spectacular scenery and brought the best out of the Star's camera club members and contributors.

From pictures of nature, to sunrises, sunsets and misty waters, they show plenty of beauty across St Helens.

A selection of the images are below. Thanks to everyone for their contributions.

St Helens Star: The arches at Carr Mill Dam Stephen McNally

The arches at Carr Mill Dam Stephen McNally

St Helens Star: Carl Holmes' study of these birds

Carl Holmes' study of a bird

St Helens Star: A delightful relfection by Maria Estrella Parker

A delightful reflection by Maria Estrella Parker

St Helens Star: Carr Mill Dam, by 11-year-old Alfie Allender

Carr Mill Dam, by 11-year-old Alfie Allender

St Helens Star: Chris Gill's picture of Coach Road, Rainford

Chris Gill's picture of Coach Road, Rainford

St Helens Star: The beauty of winter captured on an icy morning on Crank Road by Dave Harrison

The beauty of winter captured on an icy morning on Crank Road by Dave Harrison

St Helens Star: Dity ole town: Chris Gill's study of a misty and murky St Helens

Dirty old town: Chris Gill's study of a misty and murky St Helens

St Helens Star: Dream in the snow - by David Hill

Dream in the snow - by David Hill

St Helens Star: Dream sunset by Peter Boylan

Dream sunset by Peter Boylan

St Helens Star: Duck on a frozen pond by Chris Shaw

Duck on a frozen pond by Chris Shaw

St Helens Star: House sparrows bathing at Carr Mill by Dave Harrison

House sparrows bathing at Carr Mill by Dave Harrison

St Helens Star: Sunset at Lyme Wood by Chris Shaw

Sunset at Lyme Wood by Chris Shaw

St Helens Star: Misty Carr Mill Dam by Karen O'Dowd

Misty Carr Mill Dam by Karen O'Dowd

St Helens Star: Fun in the snow at Taylor Parkfun by Ann ODonnell

Fun in the snow at Taylor Park, by Ann O'Donnell

St Helens Star: Red Rocks sunset byNicolaWillets

Red Rocks sunset by Nicola Willets

St Helens Star: Robin in the snow by Frank Hill

Robin in the snow by Frank Hill

St Helens Star: Sherdley Park by Chris Shaw

Sherdley Park by Chris Shaw

St Helens Star: Sleepy Sun Maria Estrella Parker

Sleepy Sun by Maria Estrella Parker

St Helens Star: Snowdog and the snowman by Leandra Mallinson

Snowdog and the snowman by Leandra Mallinson

St Helens Star: St Helens from above by Steve Samosa

St Helens from above by Steve Samosa

St Helens Star: A snowy walk in Sankey Valley by Gary Bridge

A snowy walk in Sankey Valley by Gary Bridge

St Helens Star: The sun's coming up by Peter Boylan

The sun's coming up by Peter Boylan

St Helens Star: A trail through Newton at winer by Susan Pilling

A trail through Newton at winer by Susan Pilling

St Helens Star: Portaint of a squirrel by John Fisher