Your pictures on the theme of 'on the edge'

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

News imageArt Man Wan Model figures sit on a straw atop The Shard in LondonArt Man Wan
Art Man Wan created his own version of a famous photograph using a drinks can and some model figures: "Shot taken on top of the Shard in London, inspired by the famous photograph of workers sat on a beam above Manhattan by Charles C Ebbets."
News imageViv Cotton Photographer and waterfallViv Cotton
Viv Cotton: "Whilst some of our group headed down to the edge; I decided to stay up high and photograph them against the thundering water."
News imageMartin Odino KingfisherMartin Odino
Martin Odino: "Grey-headed Kingfisher pivoting on the edge of a fence-post perch to hoist into flight against the resisting heavy raindrops."
News imageJane Luetkens PigeonsJane Luetkens
Jane Luetkens: "Pigeons on the edge of a roof enjoying the spring sun."
News imageCris Katch Cat on an air conditioning unitCris Katch
Cris Katch: "An air conditioning unit provided this cat the 'purfect' spot for observing passing pedestrians."
News imageChristine Philippoteaux Blue tit on a plateChristine Philippoteaux
Christine Philippoteaux: "All winter long I place a plate full of bird food on my kitchen windowsill. Blue tits come regularly and sometimes stay perched on the edge of the plate for a little while. A pleasure for the eyes."
News imageKathleen Ann O'Donnell AerialistKathleen Ann O'Donnell
Kathleen Ann O'Donnell: "An aerialist living life to the full."
News imageDan Shipp Multiple exposure of a paragliderDan Shipp
Dan Shipp: "Multiple exposure of a paraglider taking off from a remote perch high above Nahuel Huapi Lake in Argentinian Patagonia. Once the brave pilot committed to going off the edge, that was it. Looked like great fun."
News imageKaren Jelved Statue in a stairwell at the National Museum of Scotland, EdinburghKaren Jelved
Karen Jelved: "I have no idea who was the subject of this bust or why it was placed on the edge of a ledge."
News imageDoris Enders Lizards on a fenceDoris Enders
Doris Enders: "Two lizards (brown anoles) are basking on the edge of a fence."
News imageJade Rebecca Blue Feet on a beachJade Rebecca Blue
Jade Rebecca Blue: "On the edge of a winter paddle in Los Caños de Meca, my feet look like I'm standing in a pint of beer."
News imageMarie Bertholet Ants and jamMarie Bertholet
Marie Bertholet: "Ants gather for a meal on the edge of a drop of jam."
News imageAntony Baduns Dog standing on a tyreAntony Baduns
Antony Baduns: "My dog Skye, a Romanian rescue dog, on the edge of a tyre checking out the scenery at our local dog walking park near Forfar, Angus."
News imageYvonne Warriner Pigeon in New YorkYvonne Warriner
Yvonne Warriner: "A pigeon taking a break on the edge of the Empire State Building in New York."
News imageMagdalene Ong Climbers on a cliff faceMagdalene Ong
Magdalene Ong: "After watching so many great documentaries about amazing rock climbers and at Yosemite- El Capitan, I wanted to see it for myself. It was surreal and I have so much respect for these brave climbers."
News imageMark Richardson CrowMark Richardson
Mark Richardson: "Taken on a trip to Yorkshire Wildlife Park this 'upstart crow' certainly wasn't shy. I caught it just right as it leaned over the edge towards me. Luck and being in the right place with good camera at the ready I guess."
News imageJanet McIntosh Figures in a snowy landscapeJanet McIntosh
Janet McIntosh: "Above the clouds on the edge of the mountain. Eagle Bluffs, Cypress Mountain, Vancouver, Canada."
News imageGianlorenzo Masini Fork on its edgeGianlorenzo Masini
Gianlorenzo Masini: "Who is afraid of shadows?"
News imageAnthony Amorosi Snail on a leafAnthony Amorosi
Anthony Amorosi: "I waited a while to see what he would do and he just turned around and went the other way."
News imageGraham Woollven Puffin takes flightGraham Woollven
Graham Woollven: "A puffin launches into the void on their way to the sea at RSPB Bempton, at the edge of the Yorkshire coast."
News imageEssam Higazi A tree in AlexandriaEssam Higazi
Essam Higazi photographed this tree in Alexandria, Egypt.
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The next theme is "three colours" and the deadline for entries is 2 May 2023.

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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