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Your pictures on the theme of 'ripples'

We asked our readers to send in their best pictures on the theme of "ripples". Here is a selection of the photographs we received from around the world.

Jiri Dvorak Ripples around ducks on a pondJiri Dvorak
Jiri Dvorak photographed ducks in London.
Łukasz Wojtylak A plant in front of rippling waterŁukasz Wojtylak
Łukasz Wojtylak: “Flowers by the city pond in Niepołomice, Poland. In the background, fish are catching insects in the sunlight.”
Erin Stenzel A Red-Striped Ribbon snake in waterErin Stenzel
Erin Stenzel: “A Red-Striped Ribbon snake cooling off and making some waves at Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin, Texas.”
Andrew Martin RiIpple shapes in sandAndrew Martin
Andrew Martin: “Ripples in the sand under Weston-super-Mare pier, giving something of a solar flare vibe.”
Kathlene Persoff Ripples in sand duneKathlene Persoff
Kathlene Persoff: “Strong Atlantic winds at Palmetto Dunes Beach on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, created graceful ripples in the sands.”
Chris Tudor Patterns on tree barkChris Tudor
Chris Tudor: “Rhythmic patterns on the trunk of a mature palm tree in Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote.”
David Robinson People reflected in rippled mirrorsDavid Robinson
David Robinson: “On a bustling shopping street in central London a reflection of pedestrians creates the impression of urban ripples.”
Matthew Logan A person paddling in a canoeMatthew Logan
Matthew Logan: “The ripples formed from the water dripping off the paddle of the canoeist makes a perfect arc.”
Quintin Quinn A rock surrounded by rippled sandQuintin Quinn
Quintin Quinn photographed ripples in the sand.
Shauna Dalziel Two people on a beachShauna Dalziel
Shauna Dalziel: “The sky, the sea, the sand all rippled at the Newton Shore, Ayr. We stood and bathed in the glorious sunset.”
John Dawson A boat at Dunbar Harbour, ScotlandJohn Dawson
John Dawson: “I took a train to Dunbar from Edinburgh, as I had heard there was a lot to see around the harbour area. What I had heard was correct - spent the whole day there.”
Iain Shaw Ducklings on the waterIain Shaw
Iain Shaw: “Clear water ahead. Goslings kicking up a storm.”
Paul Sullivan Water droplets on a piece of ropePaul Sullivan
Paul Sullivan: “Droplets from a dock line in Pigeon Cove, Rockport, Massachusetts.”
Lee Slater Ripples in a lakeLee Slater
Lee Slater: “I missed Sarah's impressive dive into Blue Lake, Central Otago, but caught this fine set of ripples instead. This lunar-like landscape used to be one of New Zealand's deepest gold mines.”
Fiona MacCallum Ripples in a lake around a boatFiona MacCallum
Fiona MacCallum: “East Quay, Wells -next-the-Sea, north Norfolk. I caught the ripples at dusk as a dinghy went past.”
Kevin Privett A man reflected in convex and concave mirrors at a fairKevin Privett
Kevin Privett: “Ripples in the fabric of space-time caught on camera; or is it just crazy mirrors on Southwold pier?”
Jenny Retzler Ripples on a flooded lake in CumbriaJenny Retzler
Jenny Retzler: “Ripples on flooded fields around Coniston Water, Lake District.”
Jane Luetkens An insect in waterJane Luetkens
Jane Luetkens: “Before steering this insect towards a lily pad and safety, I had to admire the ripples it made on the water.”
Henry Szwinto A pond at sunsetHenry Szwinto
Henry Szwinto: “Sunset at Setley Pond, New Forest, Hampshire.”
Miriam Simmons A swimmer creating ripplesMiriam Simmons
Miriam Simmons photographed a swimmer at Walpole Bay in Kent.

The next theme is "On top of the world" and the deadline for entries is 11 June 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.

You can upload your entries directly here or email them to [email protected].

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