Looking sheepish and playing with fire – readers’ best photos

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Main image: Argyll, UK ‘One late summer afternoon near Crinan Ferry, flowering grasses were as high as a sheep’s eye.’ Photograph: Kate King

  • Oslo, Norway

    ‘I spotted this couple having an interesting conversation on a recent trip. Just one of many charming sculptures by the Norwegian artist Gustav Vigeland in Vigeland Park.’
    Oslo, Norway ‘I spotted this couple having an interesting conversation on a recent trip. Just one of many charming sculptures by the Norwegian artist Gustav Vigeland in Vigeland Park.’

  • Mull of Kintyre, UK

    ‘Up close to the rocks, the colours and plants made the seashore feel like another world.’
    Mull of Kintyre, UK ‘Up close to the rocks, the colours and plants made the seashore feel like another world.’

  • London, UK

    ‘Late commuters and evening shoppers mix on the golden sunlit streets of Canary Wharf.’
    London, UK ‘Late commuters and evening shoppers mix on the golden sunlight streets of Canary Wharf.’

  • Suffolk, UK

    ‘One evening, this barn owl was standing at the entrance to her nest, waiting for the rain to stop. It felt like a rare opportunity to see this. Photo taken in Great Livermere.’
    Suffolk, UK ‘One evening, this barn owl was standing at the entrance to her nest, waiting for the rain to stop. It was a once in a moment opportunity. Photo taken in Great Livermere.’

  • London, UK

    ‘The footplate crew of the iconic steam locomotive No 70000 “Britannia” prepare to depart from London Victoria with a lunchtime special tour of Kent.’
    London, UK ‘The footplate crew of the iconic steam locomotive No 70000 “Britannia” prepare to depart from London Victoria with a lunchtime special tour of Kent.’

  • Barranquilla, Colombia

    ‘A performer blows fire as part of the Barranquilla carnival. It’s a celebration of diversity and tradition, with dancing, processions, drinking and music.’
    Barranquilla, Colombia ‘A performer blows fire as part of the Barranquilla carnival. It’s a celebration of diversity and tradition, with dancing, processions, drinking and music.’

  • Rajasthan, India

    ‘Traditional brass utensils being made in the heart of Jaipur.’
    Rajasthan, India ‘Traditional brass utensil making in the heart of Jaipur.’

  • Ladakh, India

    ‘The Tsarap River, fed by melting snow, flows below the Phuktal monastery. Unusual for this arid, high-altitude region are the lowering rain clouds. The overcast lighting brings out the subtle shades of the bare sedimentary rock strata.’
    Ladakh, India ‘The Tsarap River, fed by melting snow, flows below the Phuktal monastery. Unusual for this arid, high-altitude region are the lowering rain clouds. The overcast lighting brings out the subtle shades of the bare sedimentary rock strata.’

  • Argyll, UK

    ‘One late summer afternoon near Crinan Ferry, flowering grasses were as high as a sheep’s eye.’
    Argyll, UK ‘One late summer afternoon near Crinan Ferry, flowering grasses were as high as a sheep’s eye.’

  • Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

    ‘A morning view from above the clouds.’
    Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania ‘A morning view from above the clouds.’

  • Copenhagen, Denmark

    ‘The Copenhagen Ironman competition attracts approximately 2,000 athletes each year. They start with a one-loop 3.8km swim at Amager Strandpark.’
    Copenhagen, Denmark ‘The Copenhagen Ironman competition attracts approximately 2,000 athletes each year. They start with a one-loop 3.8km swim at Amager Strandpark.’

  • Brussels, Belgium

    ‘A new neighbour? Brussels is home to many parrots, it must be the chocolate and beer.’
    Brussels, Belgium ‘A new neighbour? Brussels is home to many parrots, it must be the chocolate and beer.’

  • Gosport, UK

    ‘Yachts nestle in Haslar marina on a hot July day.’
    Gosport, UK ‘Yachts nestle in Haslar Marina on a hot July day.’

  • Douro Valley, Portugal

    ‘The train no longer runs to Barca d’Alva, but stops at Pinhão.’
    Douro Valley, Portugal ‘The train no longer runs to Barca d’Alva, but stops at Pinhão.’

  • Loky-Manambato, Madagascar

    ‘A critically endangered golden-crowned sifaka looks down while taking a rest after feeding.’
    Loky-Manambato, Madagascar ‘A critically endangered golden-crowned sifaka looks down while taking a rest after feeding.’
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