SOMETIMES it is the simple things in life that bring us the most pleasure.

This week's winner Eric Trafford has captured Jake the dog's pure joy at running full speed across grass.

The cheery canine is the embodiment of 'happiness' as he looks as though he is flying with his ears pushed back and mouth open in obvious delight.

Along with plenty of animal and people pictures, we also had a romantic banana, Oxford sporting glory and Winnie the Pooh characters among the impressive array of unusual places members found the theme this week.

Our next challenge is to capture everything from solo readers to vast libraries and submit the best 'books'-themed photographs.

Join our Camera Club – which now has more than 800 members – by visiting facebook.com and searching for Oxford Mail Camera Club.

Also see tomorrow’s Oxford Mail for this week’s winner of £25, sponsored by Jessops.

Happy snapping!