The Leader Camera Club has more than 1,000 members from across Wrexham, Flintshire and beyond.

In our Behind the Lens feature, we meet some of those in the group who share their images and take part in challenges, contributing to the galleries in print and online.

To see more or to join, visit the Leader Camera Club Facebook group.

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STEVE BRIEN, 66, is a retired piping design draughtsman from Rhosllanerchrugog, in Wrexham...

Steve Brien, photo taken by his daughter.

Steve Brien, photo taken by his daughter.

When did you take up photography?

1987 in South Africa with a friend of mine, where we started a camera club which is still active today.

Winter tree.

Winter tree.

What do you love about taking pictures?

The freedom of being creative and finding subjects lots of people ignore.

Sleeping lion.

Sleeping lion.

Where is your favourite place to take pictures?

Game parks in South Africa. I love being out in nature and seeing animals in their natural habitat.

Llandudno waterfront.

Llandudno waterfront.

What equipment do you use?

Canon cameras with Canon and Sigma lenses.

A young kudu.

A young kudu.

What do you enjoy about being part of the Leader Camera Club?

Seeing the variety of images put forward.

River Waterfall.

River Waterfall.

If you could photograph anyone or any place who/what would it be?

Okavango Botswana or Maasai Mara with the wildlife.

Cheetah on the prowl.

Cheetah on the prowl.

Anything else you think we should know?

Competition secretary of Coedpoeth and Minera Camera Club, two International Salon acceptances.