Photography enthusiasts from around the world have submitted their most captivating images, showcasing everything from charming urban scenes to breathtaking natural landscapes. The collection features a diverse range of subjects, from fashionable dogs participating in Parisian events to wildlife encounters in readers' own backyards.
Among the standout urban photography submissions, Olivia Rutherford captured stylish dogs taking part in the Paris Sausage Walk on November 16, 2025, demonstrating the French capital's unique blend of sophistication and whimsy. Meanwhile, Colin Page documented a Friday evening display of umbrellas on Dean Street in London's Soho district, creating a striking visual representation of British urban life.
Architectural photography features prominently in this collection, with David E Smith's image from London's Tate Britain perfectly marrying the strict rigidity of a staircase with the colorful geometry of wall design to create an overall striking and powerful composition. The geometric patterns and bold colors demonstrate how institutional spaces can become canvases for artistic expression.
Wildlife photography submissions reveal unexpected encounters in both urban and natural settings. William Hancock captured a fox that wandered into his back garden in Southwold, UK, selecting a specific chair from several others before settling down for a quick nap. James S Feehan photographed a nuthatch striking a pose on a bright and chilly morning in Lochwinnoch, UK, while Roger Hancock documented a green monkey in a pseudobombax tree in Mount Pleasant, St Kitts.
International submissions showcase the global reach of amateur photography, with Hugo Anaya capturing tourists enjoying autumn foliage near the Katsura river in Arashiyama, Kyoto, Japan. Philippe Rondeau submitted a winter scene taken on a cold and snowy ski day in Mont-Tremblant, Quebec, Canada, demonstrating how weather conditions can create dramatic photographic opportunities.
One of the most ambitious photographic endeavors came from Simon Tregidgo, who booked a last-minute trip to Iceland to indulge his passion for photography. He arrived at Gullfoss just after sunrise around 10:30 AM and remained there until 1:30 AM, with only a 90-minute detour to nearby Brúarfoss. Despite low aurora forecasts, he was primarily there for star trails but hoped something might materialize, and his patience was rewarded with spectacular results.
Creative and artistic submissions include LiLian Randell's whimsical "round-table discussion at the ladybird book club," featuring ladybirds gathered on miscanthus plants in Somerset, UK. Stuart Neville captured Glasgow's famous street art culture, photographing a sculpture by street artist Rebel Bear featuring a pigeon reading a newspaper with a small traffic cone on its head, a witty reference to Glasgow's tradition of placing traffic cones on the Duke of Wellington statue outside the Gallery of Modern Art.
Action and adventure photography is represented by Kevin Freeman's submission from Tarifa, Spain, one of Europe's windiest places and a magnet for kite surfers. Freeman was enjoying late autumn sun when he discovered an elite group practicing their skills over the town's main beach, capturing the dynamic energy of the sport.
Historical and landscape photography merge in Anne Bostwick's submission from Sussex, UK, showing the view from a window in an air-raid shelter on the banks of the River Adur in Shoreham-by-Sea. The peaceful outlook would have felt unimaginable during wartime Britain, creating a poignant contrast between past and present. Robin Taylor-Hunt contributed a stunning landscape image from the Lake District, UK, showing morning sun shining through Windy Gap and lighting up the YHA Black Sail hostel.
Nature photography rounds out the collection with Clive Mowforth's image from Gloucestershire, UK, featuring a beech tree with fresh green leaves fighting for light in a dense conifer plantation in the Forest of Dean. This image powerfully illustrates the natural competition for resources in forest ecosystems and the resilience of deciduous trees in challenging environments.
