The photo shows a close-up of an alpaca with a delightfully fluffy coat, gently leaning on a metal rail.
Maurice posted the photo with the caption: "So cute."
Maurice Ward's photo has been chosen as our Picture of the Week. (Image: Maurice Ward)
Each week, we select one of our favourite images submitted to the Basingstoke Gazette Camera Club to publish on our letters page.
This month's theme is 'Textures and Colours' and you can see various photos from it by joining our Camera Club.
The group is free and easy to join. Simply search 'Basingstoke Gazette Camera Club' on Facebook.
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