A roof with a view and a hiker’s reward – readers’ best photographs
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Vienna, Austria
‘The roof of Saint Stephen’s cathedral. I loved the pattern of the tiles and the dormer window providing the contrast.’ Photograph: Lawrence WayTue 2 Jun 2026 11.00 EDT
Oaxaca, Mexico
‘Midday light sharpens the contrasts of Oaxaca’s streets as papel picado strung overhead scatters lace-like shadows across colonial facades.’Photograph: Guillermo R Aureano
Quiaios, Portugal
‘Taken at the annual kite festival at Quiaios beach.’Photograph: Patrick Schilling
Farne Islands, UK
‘From a boat sailing around the Farne Islands off the Northumberland coast, thousands of birds can be seen nesting on the impressive rocks.’Photograph: Mark Tomlinson
Montreux, Switzerland
‘A visual representation of calm.’Photograph: Alun Willis
Isle of Skye, UK
‘We decided to hike up to the Old Man of Storr, reaching the very top just as the late-afternoon sun broke through. The dramatic landscape glowed in the golden light, and we stood there utterly mesmerised, taking it all in with complete awe.’Photograph: Denis Schroder
Vienna, Austria
‘The roof of Saint Stephen’s cathedral. I loved the pattern of the tiles and the dormer window providing the contrast.’Photograph: Lawrence Way
Palermo, Sicily
‘Taken while trying to find somewhere to eat during a work trip.’Photograph: Pete Drugan
Isle of Harris, UK
‘The Isle of Harris floating magically into view across the Minch as the sun was setting, completing not only a dog walk but a perfect birthday.’Photograph: Barbara Maher
Leicester, UK
‘Two goslings in Abbey Park appear to be engaged in a moment of synchronous interaction, both opening their beaks at the same instant.’Photograph: Ridvan Ertug
Lake District, UK
‘Dawn in the Lake District, overlooking Blea Tarn looking towards the Langdale Pikes.’Photograph: Mark Jepson
Lummi Island, Washington, US
‘The weather was changing and the clouds opened up for just a few minutes. The whole area was kind of spooky so I changed the colour image to black and white.’Photograph: Edmund Lowe
Freetown, Sierra Leone
‘A red-legged sun squirrel at Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary. I love how her eye catches the light on this typically bright morning.’Photograph: Tim Sheehan
Chamonix, France
‘Tiny figures in the French Alps. I came over a small bluff and saw these two hikers set against the majestic mountains. You could pick out their footsteps in the snow. I snapped the image quickly before they disappeared behind the rocky outcrop.’Photograph: Reece Bawden
Sussex, UK
‘A linnet that had been out collecting hair from the wild horses and other animals for nesting material takes a break on the spiky yellow gorse at Cissbury Ring hill fort.’Photograph: Andrew Clinton
London, UK
‘A patriot’s dog. Plenty of colourful characters appeared at the Unite the Kingdom rally, but only this dog brought a smile to my face.’Photograph: Kadir MumyakmazExplore more on these topics