In brief
From fishing nets casting shadows at sunrise in Myanmar to a vibrant art installation in Montreux, participants showcased their unique perspectives on the theme. Below is a selected commentary from various contributors.
We invited our readers to unleash their creativity with a theme that touched the skies—“in the air.” It proved to be a resounding success as photographers from across the globe submitted stunning visuals, each telling a different story tied to the theme.Steve Demeranville became a morning witness in Myanmar, capturing local fishermen skillfully casting their nets, with the rising sun illuminating the scene. Carlos Gomez Llata portrayed nature at its finest, seizing a moment of a tiny acrobat in flight, delicately navigating through the air to find nourishment.Amid festivities, Jason Shrubb’s snap encapsulated the jubilation of the Arts by the Sea festival in Bournemouth, where bubbles soared high while laughter filled the atmosphere. Meanwhile, Roland Trope transported us to the iconic Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, where a joyful Paddington Bear balloon floated gracefully down East 59th Street in New York.Peter Norris gave us a glimpse into Catalonia's traditions with a snapshot of the Castellera de Figueres, while David Hanson illustrated thrill with competitors in action at Crankworks in Whistler, Canada. Philip Marchington shared an imaginative scene of his son soaring through the air on an Appalachian broom as if riding magic.In a sporting moment, Matt Kirk captured a basketball player in the heat of a game, showcasing the dynamic nature of sport. Jasmine Swindail provided a whimsical view of a meerkat seemingly elevated against a vast sky, drawing attention to the juxtaposition of nature.The skies were further enlivened by Geoff Matthews as the Red Arrows executed their spectacular finale at the IWM Duxford Flying Finale Air Show—celebrating their 60th anniversary season. Zayne Lockhart shared a fleeting moment of a robin in flight—a beauty of nature, caught in motion.Lastly, John West transformed imagination into visual art with children leaping like superheroes, relaying a narrative for his grandchildren. The creativity didn’t stop here, as we look forward to our next theme—“road trip”—with submissions due by November 5, 2024.As the excitement builds, don’t forget to submit your entries via our dedicated portal or email us at yourpics@bbc.co.uk. Further information on themes and rules can be found online. Get ready to capture your next adventure! All photographs are subject to copyright.
