We asked our readers to send in their best pictures on the theme of "shadows". Here is a selection of the photographs we received from around the world.
Mike Finn: "A chance meeting with a lesser kestrel in Portugal." [Mike Finn]
Jane Luetkens: "I was given this Indonesian shadow puppet more than 50 years ago by my father. I was recently struck by the amount of colourful, detailed decoration." [Jane Luetkens]
Marylise Vigneau: "On a rooftop, a group of young girls play with their own shadows [in Havana, Cuba]. In the background, one can see the black smoke produced by the nearby power station. The oldest is 14 years old, but they all already dream of leaving the island. It will be crucial in the coming years to convince the youth to stay and contribute to Cuba's future." [Marylise Vigneau]
Deborah O’Donoghue: "Shadows of pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago." [Deborah O’Donoghue ]
Verna Evans: "As I was going down the stairs of a bridge my shadow appeared to be climbing up to meet me." [Verna Evans]
Neil Marsden: "She’s behind you! On Hastings Pier, this shadowy character is sneaking up on their next unsuspecting victim." [Neil Marsden]
Andrew Aughton: "My nine-year-old, Esther, adding her own shadows to the setting sun on Arnside Beach, 10 years ago." [Andrew Aughton]
Úna White: "When walking in Ashridge woods with my friend we noticed these delightful leaf shadow patterns on a tree trunk and thought they would make a lovely photo. I have processed as black and white to hopefully emphasise the simplicity of the composition and also to try to give more definition to the leaves and the lines on the tree bark." [Úna White]
Louise Moon: "On a bright sunny day I noticed how the washing basket was casting interesting shadows." [Louise Moon]
Michael Gal: "While having breakfast under the strong Sydney morning sun, I noticed the pronounced shadows forming. I chose several kitchen utensils to create dramatic effects, and this was one of them." [Michael Gal]
Hassan Bagheri: "The undulating facade of this performing arts centre in Providence, Rhode Island, creates patterns of light and shadow reminiscent of the music performed inside the building." [Hassan Bagheri]
Evelyn Oakley: "Early morning shadow of desert flowers at the Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park in Utah." [Evelyn Oakley ]
Will Hulbert: "Damselfly resting on a sunny day, casting a shadow on the leaf below." [Will Hulbert]
Renata Gusciora: "I’m forever mesmerised by the play of light and shadow in the jungle. No matter how often I follow the same path, the light and shadow dance makes me stop to capture the ephemeral moment." [Renata Gusciora ]
Karen Faiers: "So big and yet so small. Flying home after four years, Christchurch Airport, New Zealand." [Karen Faiers]
Paul Wilkinson: "Shadows of people and a dog captured on the promenade wall as the sun was setting on the Isle of Wight." [Paul Wilkinson]
The next theme is "time" and the deadline for entries is 9 July 2024.
The pictures will be published later that week and you will be able to find them, along with other galleries, on the In Pictures section of the BBC News website.
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