Bountiful blossom and food for the soul – readers’ best photos

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Main image: Glasgow, UK ‘The war memorial in Victoria Park framed by cherry blossom.’ Photograph: Stuart Neville

  • Marrakech, Morocco

    ‘Ballooning among the Atlas mountains. This shot came after a 5am start to drive out to the mountains.’
    Marrakech, Morocco ‘Ballooning with the Atlas Mountains behind. This came after a 5am start to drive out to the mountains.’

  • Kathmandu, Nepal

    ‘A sadhu at Pashupatinath temple.’
    Kathmandu, Nepal ‘A sadhu at Pashupatinath temple.’

  • Scottish Highlands, UK

    ‘Sunrise on Slioch. Taken while climbing the Fisherfield Munros.’
    Scottish Highlands, UK ‘Sunrise on Slioch. Taken while climbing the Fisherfield Munros.’

  • Shanghai, China

    ‘I was fascinated by this view from outside a cafe.’
    Shanghai, China ‘I was fascinated by this view from outside a cafe.’

  • Ontario, Canada

    ‘A ferruginous hawk at Wye Marsh wildlife centre. The staff there look after birds of prey that can no longer survive in the wild.’
    Ontario, Canada ‘A ferruginous hawk at Wye Marsh wildlife centre. The staff there look after birds of prey that can no longer survive in the wild.’

  • Derby, UK

    ‘Musician Steve Joseph Gilbert and his companion, Little Walter.’
    Derby, UK ‘Musician Steve Joseph Gilbert and his companion Little Walter.’

  • Brecon Beacons, Wales

    ‘A great view of Llyn y Fan Fach. This is a truly spectacular landscape in which to cleanse the mind, body and soul. A rinsing for the spirit, you might say. Sitting here, drinking in the natural grandeur, it is impossible not to feel a surge of awe coursing through one’s veins.’
    Brecon Beacons, Wales ‘A great view of Llyn y fan fach. This is a truly spectacular landscape in which to cleanse the mind, body and soul. A rinsing for the spirit, you might say. Sitting here, drinking in the natural grandeur, it is impossible not to feel a surge of awe coursing through one’s veins.’

  • Glasgow, UK

    ‘Tulips in my mum and dad’s garden. I love the colours in this picture and the contrast between the curvy flower stems and the straight lines of the fence.’
    Glasgow, UK ‘Tulips in my mum and dad’s garden. I love the colours in this picture and the contrast between the curvy flower stems and the straight lines of the fence.’

  • Los Angeles, US

    ‘On the way to the airport, the setting sun was hitting the windows of this warehouse, making them golden.’
    Los Angeles, US ‘On the way to the airport, the setting sun was hitting the widows of this warehouse, making them golden.’

  • California, US

    ‘I was taking photos of a male desert spiny lizard on our fence when a fly landed on his head. I thought the lizard might try to eat the fly, but he let it sit there for 15 or 20 seconds before shaking it off.’
    California, US ‘I was taking photos of a male desert spiny lizard on our fence when a fly landed on his head. I thought the lizard might try to eat the fly, but he let it sit there for 15 or 20 seconds before shaking it off.’

  • Lyme Regis, UK

    ‘On my way to the seafront hoping to add to my series of photos of folk on benches, I spotted this guy on the mosaic bench in Langmoor and Lister Gardens.’
    Lyme Regis, UK ‘On my way to the seafront hoping to add to my series of photos of folk on benches, I spotted this guy on the mosaic bench in Langmoor Gardens.’

  • Bangkok, Thailand

    ‘Benchasiri park has many resident cats, and they all have their favourite spots. Parks are a haven for many species, especially during the hot season.’
    Bangkok, Thailand ‘Benchasiri park has many resident cats, and they all have their favourite spots. Parks are a haven for many species, especially during the hot season.’

  • Glasgow, UK

    ‘The war memorial in Victoria Park framed by cherry blossom.’
    Glasgow, UK ‘The war memorial in Victoria Park framed by cherry blossom.’

  • Hội An, Vietnam

    ‘A shop owner surrounded by her lanterns. You can’t see it in the picture, but behind me the place is teaming with tourists all taking pictures of the lanterns on display, myself included.’
    Hội An, Vietnam ‘A shop owner surrounded by her lanterns. You can’t see it in the picture, but behind me the place is teaming with tourists all taking pictures of the lanterns on display, myself included.’

  • Canterbury, UK

    ‘The beautiful greens in the River Stour produced a Monet-esque impressionist appearance in the afternoon spring sunshine.’
    Canterbury, UK ‘The beautiful greens in the river Stour produced a Monet-esque impressionist appearance in the afternoon spring sunshine.’
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