A photographic exhibition featuring the work of more than 60 photographers and charting major events in Northern Ireland from the past 40 years has opened in Belfast.

'Out of the Darkness' previously attracted more than 6,000 visitors when it went on display in the city in March, and has now opened at Belfast's Golden Thread Gallery.

It is organised by the Northern Ireland Press Photographers Association and the Arts Council of Northern Ireland.

The exhibition includes images taken from the late 1970s when 'The Troubles' were rife, through to the present day, showing images which capture some of Northern Ireland's greatest achievements.

It will run until September 19 after being officially opened by Edwin Poots, Minister for Culture, Arts and Leisure.

John Harrison, chairman of the NIPPA, said: "There are thousands of people who still want to see the exhibition and we are thrilled that we are able to respond to the demand.

"We are hopeful that we will have a permanent home for the exhibition in the future."

Following its first run at the Ormeau Baths Gallery in Belfast in March, the exhibition also travelled to Washington DC as part of the Rediscover Northern Ireland programme.