Brilliant photos entered for our iwitness24 photo challenge - By the Riverside. Have a look at our gallery of images sent in by our readers.

Sidmouth Herald: These were taken on the river walk from Otterton towards Newton Poppleford. Picture: Rob HillsThese were taken on the river walk from Otterton towards Newton Poppleford. Picture: Rob Hills (Image: Rob Hills Photography 2013)

Last week we asked you to send us your best pictures of East Devon river scenes and we have seen some beautiful photos. Among the entries was an amazing capture by Debbie Mitchell of a beaver grooming itself on the River Otter. Debbie said: “I got up at silly o’clock to get to the riverbank at dawn, and I was so lucky to see one busy grooming, before disappearing off to bed.”

Join in: iwitness24 is a photo-sharing website run by Archant, which publishes many local newspapers including - Sidmouth Herald, Exmouth Journal, Midweek Herald and Cranbrook Herald. Sign up at www.iwitness24.co.uk and start sharing your East Devon shots. Your images could start appearing in your local paper (in print/online).

Sidmouth Herald: Our little brook that runs through our town of Cranbrook. Picture: James CookOur little brook that runs through our town of Cranbrook. Picture: James Cook (Image: (c) copyright newzulu.com)

Photo challenge: Our latest challenge is ‘Signs of Autumn’. The golden colours of the new season have started to appear and now is the time to get out with a camera to capture them and all things autumnal.

Upload your East Devon autumn scenes to the East Devon ‘Photo Challenge’ group and we’ll put a gallery of pictures together next week.

Sidmouth Herald: These were taken on the river walk from Otterton towards Newton Poppleford. Picture: Rob HillsThese were taken on the river walk from Otterton towards Newton Poppleford. Picture: Rob Hills (Image: Rob Hills Photography 2013)

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Sidmouth Herald: These were taken on the river walk from Otterton towards Newton Poppleford. Picture: Rob HillsThese were taken on the river walk from Otterton towards Newton Poppleford. Picture: Rob Hills (Image: Rob Hills Photography 2013)

Sidmouth Herald: River Exe around Topsham. Picture: Debbie MitchellRiver Exe around Topsham. Picture: Debbie Mitchell (Image: (c) copyright newzulu.com)

Sidmouth Herald: River Otter near Tipton St John. Picture: Ian KimberRiver Otter near Tipton St John. Picture: Ian Kimber (Image: (c) copyright newzulu.com)

Sidmouth Herald: Got up at silly o'clock to get to the riverbank for dawn and was lucky to see this lovely animal. Picture: Debbie MitchellGot up at silly o'clock to get to the riverbank for dawn and was lucky to see this lovely animal. Picture: Debbie Mitchell (Image: (c) copyright newzulu.com)

Sidmouth Herald: River Otter & Estuary. Picture: Barbara MellorRiver Otter & Estuary. Picture: Barbara Mellor (Image: (c) copyright newzulu.com)

Sidmouth Herald: River Otter & Estuary. Picture: Barbara MellorRiver Otter & Estuary. Picture: Barbara Mellor (Image: (c) copyright newzulu.com)

Sidmouth Herald: River Otter & Estuary. Picture: Barbara MellorRiver Otter & Estuary. Picture: Barbara Mellor (Image: (c) copyright newzulu.com)

Sidmouth Herald: River Otter & Estuary. Picture: Barbara MellorRiver Otter & Estuary. Picture: Barbara Mellor (Image: (c) copyright newzulu.com)

Sidmouth Herald: River Otter & Estuary. Picture: Barbara MellorRiver Otter & Estuary. Picture: Barbara Mellor (Image: (c) copyright newzulu.com)

Sidmouth Herald: River Otter & Estuary. Picture: Barbara MellorRiver Otter & Estuary. Picture: Barbara Mellor (Image: (c) copyright newzulu.com)