--- title: "I have a picture for you! 1 April - 7 April 2023" description: "The First Thing newsletter's Ever-lasting Subscriber Photo Gallery." type: "NewsArticle" publisher: "Daily Maverick" site: "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za" section: "Newsletters" author: "Daily Maverick" author_url: "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/author/dailymaverick/" canonical_url: "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-04-07-i-have-a-picture-for-you-1-april-7-april-2023/" published: "2023-04-07T18:24:05" lang: "en-ZA" word_count: 373 --- # I have a picture for you! 1 April - 7 April 2023 > The First Thing newsletter's Ever-lasting Subscriber Photo Gallery. By Daily Maverick · Published 7 April 2023, 20:24 SAST ## Key points - Daily Maverick's First Thing Subscribers are invited to submit their pictures for the Picture of the Day section. Orient your camera horizontally and send us as high resolution a photo as possible. We're limited to 20 weekly entries, but if yours isn't published keep sending them in! We accept all wildlife and animal-related pics, and if you'd like to advertise your portfolio or prints, let us know when submitting. By submitting photos you acknowledge that you've given permission for them to be used on this site. For re-use, contact us and we'll put you in touch with the photographer. - Become a First Thing Subscriber to submit your photos for Picture of the Day - Orient your camera horizontally for best results - Send us high resolution images - We accept all wildlife and animal-related pictures ## Content Want to send us your photos? You need to be a **[First Thing Subscriber.](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/about/newsletter/)**When you're subscribed and ready, there'll be a link to submit your own pics in the Picture of the Day section. **Guidelines:** we try to be as inclusive as possible when publishing your fantastic photos. However, if you can, please try orient your camera horizontally ('landscape' format) and please, *please*, try send us as high resolution a photo as possible. NOTE: We limit our weekly entries to maximum 20. If your picture's not published, please keep sending them in! First Thing's John Stupart is very much a dog person, but **we encourage all wildlife** and animal-related pictures. Are you an amateur or professional photographer? While we don't have money for your pics, if you have a portfolio link or options for prints, let us know when you submit your pic and we'll do our best to include it. ***Note:**By submitting a photo you acknowledge that you have given us permission to publish them on this site and in this format. You still hold all rights to your work. If you would like to re-use, print, or otherwise use our subscribers' photos, **contact us** and we'll put you in touch with the original photographers.* ![Walking on Clouds. Photographer: Nicola Wilson](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/DNG62bAh1Tlp7H1zX9a9F2jBryc=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Walking-on-Clouds-Nicola-Wilson.jpeg) *Walking on Clouds Nicola Wilson* ![Sunset over Pietermaritzburg. Photographer: Heidi Taylor](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/qQGyKg4fCeqKGmUkkNrMjHWEg5U=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Sunset-over-Pietermaritzburg-Heidi-Taylor.jpg) *Sunset over Pietermaritzburg Heidi Taylor* ![Speeltyd buite die water. Photographer: Jo-Mari le Roux](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/SkkYFtJ_Z5R4T0p6aYQ4xHI42WU=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Speeltyd-buite-die-water-Jo-Mari-le-Roux.jpg) *Speeltyd buite die water Jo-Mari le Roux* ![Royal Ibis taking off - fright or flight. Photographer: Martin Fennell](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/nfJtuN1kxjnQ13vZfFfYJCnZC3Y=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Royal-Ibis-taking-off-fright-or-flight-Martin-Fennell.jpg) *Royal Ibis taking off - fright or flight Martin Fennell* ![While you were sleeping, we were cycling. Photographer: Neil Benjamin](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/xv_YbACbdt7GbJ1Qm9SIJN5zwOA=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/While-you-were-sleeping-we-were-cycling-Neil-Benjamin.jpeg) *While you were sleeping, we were cycling Neil Benjamin* ![Mbotji local on his beach. Photographer: Ian Jamieson](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/1KII4Qv1bMb_2MeLmaNUBgmkmNk=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Mbotji-local-on-his-beach-Ian-Jamieson.jpg) *Mbotji local on his beach Ian Jamieson* ![Low mist in the park this morning, gone by the time we left. Photographer: Jenni Bessenen](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/MuWgydjthfCY_M-xAEffHr2wSEc=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Low-mist-in-the-park-this-morning-gone-by-the-time-we-left-Jamie-getting-the-black-socks-hes-always-wanted-Jenni-Bessenen.jpeg) *Low mist in the park this morning gone by the time we left Jamie getting the black socks he’s always wanted! Jenni Bessenen* ![Hole in the Wall rock - Eastern Cape. Photographer: Neville Lance](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/AuVTyg9U3Hx5S1c1uoKydpHgNrw=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Hole-in-the-Wall-rock-Eastern-Cape-Neville-Lance.jpg) *Hole in the Wall rock - Eastern Cape Neville Lance* ![Geiranger Fjord, Norway. Photographer: Peter Carrie-Wilson](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/Mcq1vJ80TErE1e4gisVR0WymlG0=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Geiranger-Fjord-Norway-Peter-Carrie-Wilson.jpeg) *Geiranger Fjord Norway Peter Carrie-Wilson* ![Okavango from the air before the floods. Photographer: Dieter Sellmeyer](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/FO8iNPb_IJb_7XgToXVaMfx4QWA=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Okavango-from-the-air-before-the-floods-Dieter-Sellmeyer.jpeg) *Okavango from the air before the floods Dieter Sellmeyer* ![Early evening reflections on Melkbaai beach in the Strand. Photographer: Benhard Wiese](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/oAQO0JtClyW2LDth5cvZijTar_U=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Early-evening-reflections-on-Melkbaai-beach-in-the-Strand-Benhard-Wiese.jpg) *Early evening reflections on Melkbaai beach in the Strand Benhard Wiese* ![Dolphins riding the waves. Photographer: Gaby Gramm](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/pBTTBZ0opQXI7XQkv_3-SK5dhL4=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Dolphins-riding-the-waves-Gaby-Gramm.jpg) *Dolphins riding the waves Gaby Gramm* ![Dive in. Photographer: Ann Gadd](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/MCnPS7XWUlB4bjY9Kg5cLjSLx2E=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Dive-in-Ann-Gadd.jpg) *Dive in Ann Gadd* ![Defying gravity. Photographer: Lesego Bantsheng](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/o9z0cifxlypfjW5Kj4jisMPlpOo=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Defying-gravity-Lesego-Bantsheng.jpg) *Defying gravity Lesego Bantsheng* ![Fish Eagle warming in the morning sun. Photographer: Andrew Smith](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/4zIDqi10J1XAVCNDlu6rRAa1rMo=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Fish-Eagle-warming-in-the-morning-sun-Andrew-Smith.jpeg) *Fish Eagle warming in the morning sun Andrew Smith* ![Crested hawk eagle. Photographer: Dr Ranjan Sakar](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/9ujAW37mHj3rsovFpvkpAO7n7IA=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Crested-hawk-eagle-Dr-Ranjan-Sakar.jpg) *Crested hawk eagle Dr Ranjan Sakar* ![Cappadocia in the Snow. Photographer: Rashaad Asmal](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/vpD57F3RZMOTaAbirYOGxDYww-c=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Cappadocia-in-the-Snow-Rashaad-Asmal.jpg) *Cappadocia in the Snow Rashaad Asmal* ![Almost Full Moon over False Bay, viewed from Kalk Bay Harbour. Photographer: NatGoldZA](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/VJmsiA658hM3G25uNzudHHPaa2w=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Almost-Full-Moon-over-False-Bay-viewed-from-Kalk-Bay-Harbour-NatGoldZA.jpg) *Almost Full Moon over False Bay, viewed from Kalk Bay Harbour NatGoldZA* ![A lilac-breasted roller. Photographer: Michelle Martin](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/H7iH3-GYwUlKnYYbF3Csscau8pw=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/A-lilac-breasted-roller-Michelle-Martin.jpeg) *A lilac-breasted roller Michelle Martin* ![A Cape Town sunset from a different suburban balcony. Photographer: Belinda Breedt](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/5H4qwYz2MzvnNQaPxhLGSQqcN_g=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/A-Cape-Town-sunset-from-a-different-suburban-balcony-Belinda-Breedt.jpg) *A Cape Town sunset from a different suburban balcony Belinda Breedt*