Guardian Camera Club: Louisa Hennessy on photographing your area

Fishing nets drying in the sun: The boat moored to the wharf is in Leigh Creek, a channel which is used by the cockle boats to get in and out of Leigh when the tide is out. The land in the background is Two Tree Island Photograph: Louisa Hennessy/Flickr

Sunset over Southend Pier: Southend on Sea in all its beauty. The Pier is the longest pleasure pier in the world, it's one and a third miles long. It's a great walk at any time of year Photograph: Louisa Hennessy/Flickr

City beach fountains: Southend's golden mile has been extensively remodelled over the last two years, these fountains are extemely popular with kids. They change colour all the time Photograph: Louisa Hennessy/Flickr

New pier entrance: This new entrance was added to Southend Pier a couple of years ago. Adventure Island Playground is in the background. The white blob in the sky is the moon Photograph: Louisa Hennessy/Flickr

Looking down at Old Leigh: Leigh on Sea has a thriving cockle industry, and it is also a good area for local artists. Southenders love to spend sunny weekend afternoons in Old Leigh with a plate of cockles and a pint Photograph: Louisa Hennessy/Flickr

Southchurch Hall: Southchurch Hall is an early 14th century moated manor house, set in parkland. It's one of two medieval manor houses within a half mile of Southend High Street, the other one is Porters, which is used by the Council for mayoral functions Photograph: Louisa Hennessy/Flickr