Your pictures on the theme of a fresh start

30 January 2022

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

News image — Behram Dacosta: "New growth after Northern California's devastating wildfires."

Behram Dacosta Plant growth — Behram Dacosta: "New growth after Northern California's devastating wildfires."

Saffron Covill Mountains and ca cable car — Saffron Covill: "This stunning mountain sunset unfolded before my waiting camera lens at 17:00 on the slopes of Val Thorens, in the French Alps, last December. The sky put on a spectacular show before giving way to night-time. The end of one day allows for a new beginning to take its place."

Subi Sridharan Golden sunrise behind mountains — A golden sunrise caught the attention of Subi Sridharan.

Doris Enders Man writing a menu on a blackboard — Doris Enders: "Getting ready for the new day."

Philip WadeI A baby moorhen — Philip WadeI photographed a moorhen and her chicks. "This one was struggling across the stones and shingle," he says.

Maya Sibley Bowl of dragon fruit — Maya Sibley: "A bowl of dragon fruit to start the day on a tropical island, Lombok[, Indonesia]."

Peter Kitanov Snowy landscape — Peter Kitanov: "Snowy morning in the Osogovo mountains, Bulgaria."

Sarah Hird Advert for Bile Beans on the side of a house — Sarah Hird: "Bile Beans, just what you need for a fresh start?"

Jacqueline Melling Peas in a pod — Jacqueline Melling: "These peas were so keen to make a fresh start that they have begun bursting into new life before they have even left the pod."

Irina Petrova Adamatzky Toy cyclist — Irina Petrova Adamatzky: "A toy cyclist is taking a ride on mountains made of rye bread and creamy cheese - ecotourism and healthy eating concept."

Kristine Zlamete New plant in an eggshell — Kristine Zlamete: "This time of the year - a new beginning for a lemon tree."

Claire Ziffer Baby starlings in a mailbox — Claire Ziffer: "We repurposed a mailbox to the benefit of these baby starlings."

Mark O'Brien Fern — Mark O'Brien: "Every year the ferns in the nearby wood die back and make a fresh start in spring. This shoot makes an interesting image as it waits to unfurl."

Monica Bivo Woman taking a photograph — Monica Bivol: "Dream big. Work hard."

Jo Arnell Crisp Pencil and sharpener — Jo Arnell Crisp: "White paper, ready to be sketched upon with a freshly sharpened pencil."

The next theme is "winter walks" and the deadline for entries is 8 February 2022.

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 on this page or email them to [email protected].

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