Readers' Best Photographs: A Spectacular Sky and Lakeland Glory
From the golden light of Mount Fuji to the stormy streets of Sarajevo, our readers have captured breathtaking moments from around the globe. Here is a selection of their finest work.
Denmark: Tea Pavilion at Valdemars Slot
David Whitfield was walking his dogs early one morning in the forest near his home, adjacent to Valdemars Slot. Seeing the sky developing into something spectacular, he returned to his van for his camera. A short drive through the forest led him to the castle, where he captured this image of the tea pavilion and outbuildings.
Colombia: The Eye of a Frog
Alvaro Restrepo shares a close-up of a frog, noting that 'the eye-planet of this frog teaches us that micro and macro realities are one and the same. The whole universe contained in a cell.'
Democratic Republic of the Congo: Market at Sunset
Jonny Guardiani photographed a market in Kalebuka, describing how 'in the glow of the setting sun, the market becomes less about what is seen and more about what is felt: warmth, connection and the enduring pulse of village life.'
London, UK: Rainbow over Herne Hill
Anya Lewis captured a rainbow on a rainy Sunday in February. She writes: 'As I walked up Herne Hill I was greeted by the most amazing rainbow. I was struck by the beauty, the contrast with the dullness of the rest of the day, and how, even now I am in my 50s, a rainbow creates a frisson of joy.'
Tokyo, Japan: Mount Fuji Greeting
Will Aitken was woken by jetlag at 5am on his first morning in Tokyo and found that 'Mount Fuji was up before me, wishing me a golden good morning.'
Granada, Spain: Alhambra Palace View
Paul Mannings captured the magic of the Alhambra palace while descending inside one of its towers, when a particular view caught his eye.
York, UK: Early Morning Light
Ian Parkinson photographed the early morning light in the city of York.
Berlin, Germany: Sunrise at Brandenburg Gate
Arvind Jayashankar captured the sun rising perfectly framed behind the Brandenburg Gate, an event that occurs twice a year. He says it was 'worth every cold minute, chasing that beautiful golden light on a clear spring morning.'
Colchester, UK: Beth Chatto Gardens
Daniel Goody showcased the beautiful design of the Beth Chatto Gardens, using foliage and textures to frame a person walking the bridge over the pond.
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Stormy Night in Sarajevo
Sophie Tilgner visited Sarajevo on a stormy September night. She recalls: 'The heavy rain on the stones, the lightning, the strong tea with honey, the golden light from every window: Sarajevo stole a piece of my heart without hesitation.'
Cumbria, UK: Buttermere Tranquility
Neil Braithwaite supported his daughter on her epic 30-mile run over the Lakeland fells, capturing the early morning tranquility of beautiful Buttermere.
South Korea: Guinsa Temple at Night
Tom Rivers photographed a light-up statue at the top of Guinsa Temple in Danyang County.
Highlands, UK: Highland Cow Murdo
Ed Cargill visited his auntie in the Highlands, who insisted they go and see a certain Murdo. Murdo turned out to be a beautiful Highland cow.
Malta: Curious Cuttlefish
Kirsty-Jo Muddiman captured a curious cuttlefish approaching her camera at the end of a dive in Ċirkewwa Marine Park.
Hertfordshire, UK: Water Vole at Rye Meads
Rebekah Weatherhead shares a photograph of a water vole, a protected species in the UK, at Rye Meads wildlife haven in Hoddesdon. She participates in water vole surveys and feels lucky to see them so close to home.
