--- title: "I have a picture for you! 30 April - 5 May 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/2023-05-05-copy-i-have-a-picture-for-you-30-april-5-may-2023/" published: "2023-05-05T20:24:08" updated: "2023-05-05T22:09:06" lang: "en-ZA" word_count: 359 --- # I have a picture for you! 30 April - 5 May 2023 > The First Thing newsletter's Ever-lasting Subscriber Photo Gallery. By Daily Maverick · Published 5 May 2023, 22:24 SAST · Updated 6 May 2023, 00:09 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.* ![The thaw is starting... Photographer: Antoinette Rode](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/H2ipeNlr5fyTnj4bCIiUteySqNo=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/The-thaw-is-starting%E2%80%A6-Antoinette-Rode.jpeg) *OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA* ![Tranquility... Photographer: Gary Clack](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/Bdp1-Rr7YcCoLaTz2xfZPVKQNWM=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Tranquility-Gary-Clack.jpg) *Tranquility... Photographer: Gary Clack* ![Where the oceans and land collide. Photographer: Robin Lavery](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/G2I_gPQhnrfjeL-hqz1_A1B-UYk=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Where-the-oceans-and-land-collide%E2%80%A6-Robin-Lavery.jpeg) *DCIM100GOPROG0260872.JPG* ![The early worm caught a butterfly sleeping this time. Photographer: Marianne Alexander](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/-xAQrKn3R5_5ARbaXdT_qu5flqk=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/The-early-worm-caught-a-butterfly-sleeping-this-time-Marianne-Alexander.jpg) *The early worm caught a butterfly sleeping this time. Photographer: Marianne Alexander* ![The bridge over the Orange River in Bethulie. Photographer: Craig Adams](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/tWSnCA42wtj8tomby26IdUStikU=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/The-bridge-over-the-Orange-River-in-Bethulie-Craig-Adams.jpeg) *The bridge over the Orange River in Bethulie Craig Adams* ![Sunrise over Durban. Photographer: Jero Allan](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/nunuzkkekvedk8h_ePUrYzhGLmk=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Sunrise-over-Durban-Jero-Allan.jpg) *Sunrise over Durban. Photographer: Jero Allan* ![Slangkop Lighthouse - The last remaining Victorian Lighthouse in South Africa - as seen from the beach. Photographer: Neville Lance](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/fIWdvhoZdEI8cCJFS6fhq9G1mUk=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Slangkop-Lighthouse-The-last-remaining-Victorian-Lighthouse-in-South-Africa-as-seen-from-the-beach-Neville-Lance.jpg) *Slangkop Lighthouse - The last remaining Victorian Lighthouse in South Africa - as seen from the beach. Photographer: Neville Lance* ![Sea holiday. Photographer: Sune du Toit](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/gUhfGZh1pw_3eqPcfV3clYn7RdI=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Sea-holiday-Sune-du-Toit.jpg) *Sea holiday. Photographer: Sune du Toit* ![Peace Palace with tulips. Photographer: Zoe Lees](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/r-SmmaKU2ikIaunJsSciN4Fsd7E=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Peace-Palace-with-tulips-Zoe-Lees.jpeg) *Peace Palace with tulips. Photographer: Zoe Lees* ![Old houses are reflected in the water. Photographer: Ben Ebenho](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/emc-osN_EA58LKans192YnY6t5c=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Old-houses-are-reflected-in-the-water-Ben-Ebenho.jpg) *Old houses are reflected in the water. Photographer: Ben Ebenho* ![Mid-Atlantic-MedRescue. Photographer: Roger Alan Lee](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/_x9V5dVcc0zNaB6anc9oS0AAJPc=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Mid-Atlantic-MedRescue-Roger-Alan-Lee.jpg) *OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA* ![Ice ice, baby. Photographer: Samantha Vandersteen](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/H1gZABY0xRDN1Ab0R1g6RzMC3Jc=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Ice-Ice-baby-Samantha-Vandersteen.jpg) *oznor* ![Highveld storm on its way. Photographer: Dricus Bosman](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/vsczIc6OZYjJdcxLPGnHu3Ygh1E=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Highveld-storm-on-its-way-Dricus-Bosman.jpg) *Highveld storm on its way. Photographer: Dricus Bosman* ![Evening river walk. Photographer: Ayesha Ada](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/7ujpKQNO5hcS_kEEXnTtao3aRh8=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Evening-river-walk-Ayesha-Ada.jpeg) *Evening river walk. Photographer: Ayesha Ada* ![Dramatic traffic jam at Singita Sabi Sand. Photographer: Ross Couper](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/ndmWLaZwmE1GT08K5jV2iiKVgGU=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Dramatic-traffic-jam-at-Singita-Sabi-Sand-Ross-Couper.jpg) *Dramatic traffic jam at Singita Sabi Sand. Photographer: Ross Couper* ![Dead Brydes whale towed away by NSRI from new harbour in Hermanus. Photographer: Martin Etsebeth](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/pouqBXZrT_sgtDLWEvqWzR-EJ6Y=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Dead-Brydes-whale-towed-away-by-NSRI-from-new-harbour-in-Hermanus-Martin-Etsebeth.jpg) *Dead Brydes whale towed away by NSRI from new harbour in Hermanus. Photographer: Martin Etsebeth* ![Crashing waves at Manaba Tidal Pool. Photographer: Sophia Nel](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/f604azuOGzB4mek1fDHz7UE0dQg=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Crashing-waves-at-Manaba-Tidal-Pool-Sophia-Nel.jpg) *Crashing waves at Manaba Tidal Pool. Photographer: Sophia Nel* ![Camouflaged Cat. Photographer: Grant Bushby](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/Le5VBHrA-nGaZ9awSxClyOxH8G8=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Camouflaged-Cat-Grant-Bushby.jpg) *Camouflaged Cat. Photographer: Grant Bushby* ![Autumn roses in Alphen Valley. Photographer: Fathima Dada](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/B7vh_77w6HnxstIPGaKAWOw5L6Y=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Autumn-roses-in-Alphen-Vally-Fathima-Dada.jpeg) *Autumn roses in Alphen Valley. Photographer: Fathima Dada* ![A Walk In Wolmarans. 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