A PICTURE is worth a thousand words.

It can also be used to celebrate World Photography Day!

For this year's annual, worldwide celebration of photography, the Leader asked readers to share a favourite photo they have taken so far this year.

See more: 13 stunning shots of North Wales for World Photography Day

Pets, people and places are the main focus for most, with some no doubt having sentimental value too.

Here we present just a few of those...

Picture:Kerry Elizabeth

Picture:Kerry Elizabeth

Picture: Huw Ap Conwy Evans

Picture: Huw Ap Conwy Evans

Picture: Jordan Jones

Picture: Jordan Jones

Picture: Brian Prydden

Picture: Brian Prydden

Picture: Emma Jane Roberts

Picture: Emma Jane Roberts

Picture: Peter Christopher

Picture: Peter Christopher

The ST?K Cae Ras in Wrexham. Picture: David Morgan

The ST?K Cae Ras in Wrexham. Picture: David Morgan

Picture: JoAnne Beattie

Picture: JoAnne Beattie

Picture: Claire Ann

Picture: Claire Ann

Picture: Beth Pritchard

Picture: Beth Pritchard

Picture: Jacki Desanders

Picture: Jacki Desanders

Picture: Sami Jayne

Picture: Sami Jayne

Picture; Emma Deponeo

Picture; Emma Deponeo

Picture: Caroline Holmes

Picture: Caroline Holmes

Picture: Amanda Morris

Picture: Amanda Morris

Picture: Adrian Gate

Picture: Adrian Gate

Picture: Jackie Moore

Picture: Jackie Moore

Picture: Laura Evison

Picture: Laura Evison

Acton Park. Picture: Tracey Hallmark

Acton Park. Picture: Tracey Hallmark