We tasked our members with taking pictures of the wild side of nature for this week’s iWitness challenge.

Ipswich Star: Very cute bank vole. Picture: PAMELA BIDWELLVery cute bank vole. Picture: PAMELA BIDWELL (Image: Archant)

We had a number of pictures sent in from right across Suffolk, from Lackford Lakes in the west of the county to Helmingham Hall towards the east.

Ipswich Star: Elephant hawk moth. Picture: PETER CUTTSElephant hawk moth. Picture: PETER CUTTS (Image: PETER-CUTTS)

Nature always features prominently in entries for our challenges, so this week was the perfect opportunity for Suffolk iWitness members to be extra creative with it.

Ipswich Star: Call of the wild at Helmingham Hall. Picture: ALAN BALDRYCall of the wild at Helmingham Hall. Picture: ALAN BALDRY (Image: Archant)

Our winning shot this week comes from Frances Crickmore, who captured two beautiful butterflies on a crop.

Ipswich Star: The wild side of nature at Lackford Lakes in Suffolk. Picture: MICK WEBBThe wild side of nature at Lackford Lakes in Suffolk. Picture: MICK WEBB (Image: capelman)

Next week’s iWitness weekly challenge theme is spring.

Ipswich Star: Greylag geese displaying. Picture: ROBERT MCKENNAGreylag geese displaying. Picture: ROBERT MCKENNA (Image: Archant)

While the weekend’s weather may make us feel otherwise, spring will officially be upon us on Tuesday.

Ipswich Star: Dragonfly. Picture: NICK LEEDragonfly. Picture: NICK LEE (Image: Archant)

We want our members to capture the season in all its beauty.

What will you seek out to photograph that shows what spring means to you?

To take part, become a Suffolk iWitness member – and you could see your pictures published online on our website’s or in one of our newspapers.