A spectacular sky and Lakeland glory – readers’ best photographs
Guardian Sta·2026-05-19·via The Guardian
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Tåsinge, Denmark
‘I was out walking the dogs early in the morning in the forest close to where I live, which is also adjacent to Valdemars Slot. I could see the sky was developing into something spectacular and so I returned to my van where, fortunately, I had my camera. It’s a short drive through the forest to the slot (castle) where I got this image of the tea pavilion and some of the castle’s other outbuildings.’ Photograph: David Whitfield
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Pontezuela, Colombia
‘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.’Photograph: Alvaro Restrepo
Kalebuka, Democratic Republic of the Congo
‘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.’Photograph: Jonny Guardiani
Herne Hill, London, UK
‘It was a rainy Sunday in February and a dog walk had been curtailed by rain. 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.’Photograph: Anya Lewis
Tokyo, Japan
‘On my first morning in the city I was woken by jetlag at 5am, only to find that Mount Fuji was up before me, wishing me a golden good morning.’Photograph: Will Aitken
Granada, Spain
‘There are so many ways to capture the magic of the Alhambra palace and we were just descending inside one of the towers when this view caught my eye.’Photograph: Paul Mannings
York, UK
‘Early morning light in the city.’Photograph: Ian Parkinson
Berlin, Germany
‘Twice a year the sun rises perfectly framed behind the Brandenburg Gate. This was one of the occasions. Worth every cold minute, chasing that beautiful golden light on a clear spring morning.’Photograph: Arvind Jayashankar
Colchester, UK
‘Showing off the Beth Chatto Gardens’ beautiful design by using the foliage and textures to frame the person as they walk the bridge over the pond.’Photograph: Daniel Goody
Tåsinge, Denmark
‘I was out walking the dogs early in the morning in the forest close to where I live, which is also adjacent to Valdemars Slot. I could see the sky was developing into something spectacular and so I returned to my van where, fortunately, I had my camera. It’s a short drive through the forest to the slot (castle) where I got this image of the tea pavilion and some of the castle’s other outbuildings.’Photograph: David Whitfield
Baščaršija, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
‘On a trip through the Balkans, I found myself in Sarajevo on a stormy September night. 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.’Photograph: Sophie Tilgner
Cumbria, UK
‘Supporting my daughter on her epic 30-mile run over the Lakeland fells gave me the chance to capture the early morning tranquility of beautiful Buttermere.’Photograph: Neil Braithwaite
Danyang County, South Korea
‘A light-up statue at the top of Guinsa Temple at night.’Photograph: Tom Rivers
Castle Roy, Nethy Bridge, UK
‘I was visiting my auntie in the Highlands and she said we had to go and see a certain Murdo. Turns out Murdo was this beautiful Highland cow!’Photograph: Ed Cargill
Ċirkewwa Marine Park, Malta
‘At the end of the dive a curious cuttlefish approached my camera for a closer look.’Photograph: Kirsty-Jo Muddiman
Hertfordshire, UK
‘Rye Meads is a little wildlife haven hidden away in Hoddesdon. It’s full of amazing wildlife including water voles, a protected species in the UK due to a population decline caused by problems such as predation by invasive mink and habitat loss. I’m lucky to be able to see them so close to home and take part in water vole surveys.’Photograph: Rebekah Weatherhead
