A moment of reflection and Himalayan adventures – readers' best photos
'On 24 December 2024, the moon was at its farthest point from Earth – 252,700 miles away. This photo was taken an hour before sunrise, with the waning crescent moon perfectly placed above Dubai's tallest tower, the Burj Khalifa. The scene was a magical mix of the city's modern marvels and the beauty of the night sky.' Photograph: Prashant Naik
'A geometrical eye twister and a candid street photo.' Photograph: André Skibstad
'On the train from Amsterdam-Zuid.' Photograph: Anandi Sarita Namasivayam
'These fake dolphins in St Augustine look like they're jumping over the fisherman on a bright, sunny day.' Photograph: Travis Antolik
'A sea otter in Monterey Bay munching on a fresh clam.' Photograph: Alan Lipton
'Early morning at the Sierra de Andújar national park, hoping to find Iberian lynx. Something moved in the bushes next to us: a male red deer climbing up a small hill. It stood there for a while, staring at us. We found no lynx, but I will never forget this encounter.' Photograph: Belén Quintana
'A busker was making bubbles for children and I managed to capture this image before the bubble exploded on me, covering me in soap and water. Many around were quite humoured by this.' Photograph: Rider Dyce
'Hurrying past puddles on the way to work, you can sometimes find beauty reflected in the gutter.' Photograph: Isabelle Desgranges
'A chance moment glancing down the Joice Street alley. I was taken by the giant Lee's menacing gesture in direction of the tiny woman and her calm repose. I did not know at the time that Lee was born in the city.' Photograph: Carol Wickersham
'Embrace the serenity of nature at Tsho Rolpa, where majestic peaks touch the sky and the spirit of adventure thrives in every step.' Photograph: Ambish Kaji Shakya
'In the cafe of National Trust's Trelissick Garden. While working in the sunshine, I was joined by a handsome and cheeky scone thief.' Photograph: Sacha Clements-Barnes
'A woodland dor beetle weathering the rain in the Trossachs National Park.' Photograph: James Feehan
'A big blow at Portland Bill.' Photograph: Mark Williams
'Skyscrapers can be seen from Manggarai Station. On weekdays, this station is one of the busiest commuter line train stations in the city.' Photograph: Firman Firdaus
'Walking from St Pauli to Borgweg, I came across this reimagined petrol station in the twilight. Gluhwein would follow.'
Photograph: Richard Duffy-Howard
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