Derbyshire, UK
‘Taken in October in the grounds of Chatsworth House. Having an impressive sculpture of a horse’s head in the foreground gives an unusual perspective of Chatsworth House on a glorious autumn day.’
Photograph: Mike Pender
Pennsylvania, US
‘I do basic research in cell biology. This is a filter wheel from my lab’s microscope. It rotates to select particular wavelength ranges (colours) of light from a white light source. We photographed it to record the filter positions after a reconfiguration. Photo taken in Penn State University, department of biology.’
Photograph: Claire Thomas
Cleveland, UK
‘I spotted the dog’s owner throwing a ball and asked if I could take a picture. She was very pleased with the result, as was I.’
Photograph: Chris Porsz
Lyme Regis, UK
‘In between being distracted by a fight with a well-attuned local seagull to eat my bagel in the morning sun, I was blown away by this beautiful scene of comradery and shore landscape.’
Photograph: Sapna Mawkin
Costa del Sol, Spain
‘Birds in flight in Estepona.’
Photograph: Robert Scarrott
Venice, Italy
‘Taken in the sestiere of Cannaregio, located in the northern part of Venice. This spot faces the San Michele cemetery.’
Photograph: Marco Barbazza
New York, US
‘The Hudson River and Cuomo bridge from the Hudson Line train heading north from Grand Central Station.’
Photograph: Darwin Neher
Cincinnati, US
‘I saw these people resting on the bank of the Ohio River during the Blink light and art festival. The contrast of the lights on the costumes with the shimmering water looks great.’
Photograph: Eric Redder
Namibia, Africa
‘Resting flamingos in harmony.’
Photograph: Beatrice Spates de Lannoy
Tokyo, Japan
‘On our first day in the city we didn’t quite realise that we wouldn’t be able to over-tourist like we usually do due to the scorching midday heat. We took shelter in the Tokyo International Forum to cool off.’
Photograph: Caroline O’Reilly
Akureyri, Iceland
‘This is the geothermal area of Hverir, located near Lake Mývatn. Known for its otherworldly landscape, Hverir features fumaroles, hot springs and boiling mud pools, all surrounded by mineral-rich soil in vibrant colours.’
Photograph: Anton Stoyanov
Gloucestershire, UK
‘A man orders an ice-cream in front of a massive bonfire at a fireworks display near Stroud.’
Photograph: Matt Trevelyan-Kay
London, UK
‘Golden hour in the waterlilyhouse at Kew Gardens.’
Photograph: Sebastian Kettley
Goiânia, Brazil
‘Hitting the road for a breath of fresh air, I saw this abandoned car by the highway. It reminded me of one of those highway crossings in the US, and at the same time it looked like some French countryside to me.’
Photograph: João Guilherme Rezende Junior
Lake District, UK
‘Taken from Warnscale Bothy, looking out at Buttermere.’
Photograph: Tony Carroll
English (US)