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Kerala, India

‘A kalaripayattu fighter whirls chains of fire, scattering sparks into the night. A glimpse of an ancient Indian martial art still alive with heat and grace.’ Photograph: Peter Stern

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Dagenham, UK

‘Who’s watching who? Luckily I did not have to travel too far to take this picture of a fox on our garden shed.’Photograph: Colin Page

Isle of Mull, UK

‘Autumn leaves; a beautiful beech tree in the grounds of the youth hostel in Tobermory.’ Photograph: Nicola Turner

Giza, Egypt

‘An unforgettable experience, one of many on a recent trip to Egypt. The realisation of a boyhood dream.’Photograph: Paul Wheatcroft

Ġħar Lapsi, Malta

‘A shared passion in retirement – the holy grail!’Photograph: Kirsty-Jo Muddiman

Wisconsin, US

‘My dog was playing in the bushes. When I called her name, she popped her head out to give me this great picture.’Photograph: Thomas Drolsum

Ontario, Canada

‘A small flock of snow buntings take shelter among the stones at Guelph Lake.’Photograph: Brad Morley

Musselburgh, UK

‘A splash of colour out at sea.’Photograph: John Blower

Lancashire, UK

‘A grey squirrel in Ashton Gardens, St Annes.’Photograph: Victor Burnside

Kerala, India

‘A kalaripayattu fighter whirls chains of fire, scattering sparks into the night. A glimpse of an ancient Indian martial art still alive with heat and grace.’Photograph: Peter Stern

Breda, Netherlands

‘After recent downpours, mushrooms are popping up in Mastbos forest.’Photograph: Maureen Rombach

County Durham, UK

‘I saw this joyful specimen of what I believe is a shaggy ink cap, popping from the fiery autumn leaves like a cartoon ghost.’Photograph: Josh McGonigal

Tura, Meghalaya, India

‘An Asian barred owlet (Glaucidium cuculoides) basking in the sun.’Photograph: Timour Claquin Chambugong

Surrey, UK

‘Betsy enjoying some autumn water play in the woods in Esher.’Photograph: Gail Fogarty

Changuu Island, Tanzania

‘A peacock’s glory.’Photograph: Aja Komel

Nara, Japan

‘Walking through Nara Park, I found two stags having a disagreement.’Photograph: Sean Conway