Readers have shared their best photographs from around the world, capturing moments from gossiping Tibetan pikas on the grassy plateaus of Gannan, China, to curious zebras in the Okavango Delta, Botswana.
Wildlife and nature
Ariane Crane photographed Tibetan pikas "sharing gossip and spilling secrets on the grassy plateaus" in Gannan, China. Thomas Drolsum captured a monarch butterfly in Jefferson, Wisconsin, US, noting that "given the location and time of year, this monarch is probably on its way to Mexico."
Rohan Davies photographed a red junglefowl in Bidadari Park, Singapore, explaining that they are "entirely wild and free-roaming in Singapore, but are the evolutionary ancestor of almost all domesticated chickens." Douglas Wysham shared a photo of "curious zebras" in the Okavango Delta, Botswana.
Urban and cultural scenes
Peter Hall photographed anglers on the beach at Puerto de Sagunto, Valencia, Spain, "making the most of the early morning light" before fishing ends at 10am. Jonathan Hauxwell captured the Flower Carpet in Bradford, UK, saying it was "a captivating sight at ground level, but from the windows of Bradford town hall it was fabulous."
Ahmed Shah photographed Kushti (wrestling) in Haryana, India, noting it "remains a living tradition, bringing wrestlers and communities together." Kalyani Madhura Ramachandran captured a visitor walking through an exhibition of Alberto Giacometti's sculptures in Shanghai, China, which reminded her of Henri Cartier-Bresson's photograph of Giacometti walking among his sculptures.
Scenic views and seasonal moments
Lottie Aston photographed the "beautiful chaos of Hanoi" in Vietnam, saying the city felt "abundant with produce and people getting ready for Tet celebrations." Mike Holmes shared a photo of a sunflower in a Chicago neighbourhood garden, noting it reminds him that "no matter how long winter may drag on, there are always lovely days ahead."
Rosemary Snelgar captured trees reflected in the Paddington arm of the Grand Union canal in London on a tranquil September day. Lee Slater photographed wind turbines in Wellington, New Zealand, saying "the world's windiest city makes good use of its famous fresh air." Dave Atha shared a photo of dying flowers in his kitchen in Leeds, UK, and Ralph Kubiak hiked the "narrows" in Zion national park, Utah, on a beautiful autumn day. Andrew D Jackson photographed Menton, France, noting it "has been a favourite destination for English tourists for almost 200 years."
