Stunning Readers' Photos: From London's Orbit to Venice's Histories
Readers' Best Photos: Orbit, Venice, and Spring Scenes

A stunning collection of readers' best photographs showcases incredible moments from around the world, from a leaping dog in London to a historic madrasa in Morocco.

London's Iconic Orbit and a Joyful Rescue Dog

Photographer Chris Porsz captured the ArcelorMittal Orbit in London with Milo, a rescue dog, leaping and pirouetting in the fountains. 'I wanted to capture the iconic Orbit and I got lucky,' Porsz said.

Marrakech's Ben Youssef Madrasa

Robert Boon photographed the beautiful Ben Youssef Madrasa in the heart of Marrakech's old town. Built in the 16th century using cedar wood from the Atlas mountains, it remains a stunning example of Moroccan architecture.

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Norfolk's Sunny Swans

Alison Sharma captured swans enjoying a sunny day at the Norfolk Wildlife Trust's nature reserve at Cley next the Sea, offering a serene view of British wildlife.

Venice's Layered Histories

David Atkinson visited Venice around Easter with his young family and aimed to take pictures that were instantly recognisable yet nodded to the city's layered histories.

London's Jazz Club Ceiling

John Earls photographed the ceiling of the recently refurbished 'Upstairs at Ronnie's' jazz club in Soho, reminding viewers to look up and appreciate hidden details.

Kannur's Theyyam Tradition

Tim Blanc captured a Theyyam character in trance in Kannur, India. Theyyam is a remarkable tradition over a thousand years old, where performers embody gods for a night.

Red Sea Bee-Eater

Kofler Günther snapped a blue-cheeked bee-eater making a short stopover at a hotel in Egypt before continuing its journey north.

Norwich's Spring Tulip

Will Hulbert photographed a white tulip in his Norwich garden, with morning sun peeking over the fence. The monochrome image captures the beauty of spring.

Winzlar's Apricot Tree

Isabel Motzkeit captured their apricot tree in bloom in Winzlar, Germany, drawing blue tits and other visitors every spring.

London's Fenwick Building

Koji Moriya photographed the former Fenwick building on New Bond Street in London, describing it as 'a skeleton of past glory'.

Gibraltar's Monkeys

Bernardo Amorim captured monkeys sharing a moment all too familiar to fellow humans in Gibraltar.

Suffolk's Hepworth Sculptures

Danielle Melling photographed a view through Barbara Hepworth's 'The Family of Man' sculptures at Snape Maltings in Suffolk.

Newport's Christmas Scene

Gwyneth Marshman took this photo at RSPB Newport Wetlands at Christmas, the year she got divorced. 'As I sat peacefully looking out at this scene, I knew I was going to be OK,' she said.

Fez's Timeless Medina

Dennis Chan photographed a man in the medina of Fez, Morocco, noting the juxtaposition of djellaba and sunglasses against a timeless backdrop.

Cornwall's Wind-Sculpted Sand

Alan Hocking captured heavy onshore wind ripples on Porthminster beach in St Ives, Cornwall, with a tropical shadow of a palm contrasting the gusty weather.

Readers are invited to submit their own photographs for future galleries. The next set of readers' best photographs will be published soon.

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