Your photos of the West Midlands: Cows, bees and the Moon
We love to feature your photographs showing the stunning 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 midlandstoday@bbc.co.uk.For inspiration, view some top tips from three of England's Big Picture photographers.
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