The Guardian has unveiled another captivating selection of its readers' best photographs, showcasing a diverse array of moments captured by amateur and enthusiast photographers from across the globe. The collection, submitted for publication in the newspaper's online galleries and letters page, offers a visual journey from the streets of Paris to the waterfalls of Iceland.
A Global Tapestry of Moments
The series opens with a touch of continental flair. Olivia Rutherford captured a dapper canine participant at the Paris Sausage Walk on 16 November 2025. The image, titled 'A stylish dog takes part in the Paris Sausage Walk', perfectly encapsulates the event's unique charm. Closer to home, the UK is well represented through multiple lenses. Colin Page photographed a vibrant Friday evening display of umbrellas on Dean Street in London's Soho, while David E Smith found striking geometry in the staircase and wall design at Tate Britain.
British wildlife also makes a charming appearance. In Southwold, William Hancock discovered a fox that had wandered into his garden, selected a specific chair, and settled down for a nap. Meanwhile, in Lochwinnoch, James S Feehan snapped a nuthatch striking a pose on a bright, chilly morning. The natural world was also a focus for LiLian Randell in Somerset, who pondered what a congregation of ladybirds on miscanthus might be discussing at their own 'book club'.
From Urban Wit to Natural Wonders
Urban landscapes provide witty and thoughtful subjects. In Glasgow, Stuart Neville photographed a clever street art installation by the Rebel Bear. The piece features a pigeon reading a newspaper, adorned with the iconic traffic cone often placed on the Duke of Wellington statue outside the Gallery of Modern Art. In Sussex, Anne Bostwick offered a poignant contrast, framing the peaceful view from an old air-raid shelter on the River Adur in Shoreham-by-Sea.
The collection truly goes global with submissions from iconic international locations. Hugo Anaya captured tourists enjoying the autumn foliage near the Katsura river in Kyoto's Arashiyama district. In Tarifa, Spain, one of Europe's windiest spots, Kevin Freeman found elite kite surfers practising over the main beach. Further afield, Roger Hancock photographed a green monkey in a pseudobombax tree on the Caribbean island of St Kitts, and Philippe Rondeau shared a wintry scene from a ski day in Mont-Tremblant, Quebec.
A Photographer's Dedication Under the Icelandic Sky
One of the most compelling stories behind a photograph comes from Iceland. Simon Tregidgo booked a last-minute trip to indulge his passion for photography. He arrived at the mighty Gullfoss waterfall just after sunrise at around 10.30am and, aside from a 90-minute trip to the nearby Brúarfoss, remained there until 1.30am. With a low forecast for the aurora, he was primarily hoping for star trails. However, he was rewarded when the Northern Lights materialised in the sky above the falls, resulting in a spectacular image.
Other notable entries include Robin Taylor-Hunt's shot of morning sun illuminating the YHA Black Sail hostel in the Lake District through Windy Gap, and Clive Mowforth's image of a beech tree fighting for light in a dense conifer plantation in Gloucestershire's Forest of Dean. Each photograph, submitted by the readers themselves, continues the Guardian's tradition of celebrating everyday photographic talent and the diverse perspectives it brings to our view of the world.
