OUR images of the week include scorched earth, a bird in the hand, a fiery sky, an unusual view of a tree and a chilled out view of bees buzzing among the thistles in the Glen – some truly stunning photos.
Thanks to our contributors, Donald Michie, Stephen Ferguson, Billy Hands, Raymond Clark and Joe Gilmartin.
Please keep them coming, they're beautiful.
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