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![P4U_readersubmission_20230714 [Where is the water?]. Photographer: [Violet van Zy].](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/KROsOWPRaQxP-uA3ClpsGTLGY4Q=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Where-is-the-water-Violet-van-Zyl-.jpeg)
![P4U_readersubmission_20230714 [Weaver, contemplating life, the universe and everything]. Photographer: [John Durno].](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/-1nlrcj8RBcgr1HKZydUchTMly0=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Weaver-contemplating-life-the-universe-and-everything-John-Durno.jpeg)
![P4U_readersubmission_20230714 [Waiting for the storm]. Photographer: [Jorn Durno].](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/nWjeOHRKGQWQAxUyV8WaQ3rPX4M=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Waiting-for-the-storm-Jorn-Durno.jpeg)
![P4U_readersubmission_20230714 The beauty of our Bay is overwhelming Photographer: [Chris Heymans].](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/GbP3vzjVAOlOes_3uY7KkpYxNKM=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/The-beauty-of-our-Bay-is-overwhelming-Chris-Heymans-.jpeg)
![P4U_readersubmission_20230714 [tranquility]. Photographer: [Sonia du Plessis].](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/XBSaCCw_BmaDrE-Iel64eNv0gRE=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Sonia-du-Plessis-tranquility.jpeg)
![P4U_readersubmission_20230714 [Somewhere in Mozambique]. Photographer: [David van Wyk].](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/jzxfANPeNWccdS9E4UaYervKw9s=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Somewhere-in-Mozambique-David-van-Wyk.jpeg)
![P4U_readersubmission_20230714 [Soaking up the sun]. Photographer: [John Durno].](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/nDZzgV32ex3POxWdbSBkYiG6qEU=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Soaking-up-the-sun-John-Durno.jpeg)
![P4U_readersubmission_20230714 [Early morning on the Buffelsjagsrivier, Swellendam]. Photographer: [Simon Hull].](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/bBXnCyHp1D5kg5BzUuYKvw_iGO0=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Simon-Hull-Early-morning-on-the-Buffelsjagsrivier-Swellendam.-.jpeg)
![P4U_readersubmission_20230714 [Mr.].Photographer: [Ramanna Nare Phineas].](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/9NxfNDGScoxATaFJxQdQ277ngRg=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Ramanna-Nare-Phineas-Mr..jpeg)
![P4U_readersubmission_20230714 [Melkbos surfers spying for the last ride]. Photographer: [Hennie Bester].](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/4mFfR6L0vshEPD7yk2HMxVMB3WI=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Melkbos-surfers-spying-for-the-last-ride-Hennie-Bester-.jpeg)
![P4U_readersubmission_20230714 [I'm watching you!]. Photographer: [Martin Fennell].](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/TUy9huoNSz1_006_Q4RfpvNqwcY=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Martin-Fennell-Im-watching-you-excl.jpeg)
![P4U_readersubmisson_20230714 [Haines]. Photographer: [Liz].](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/lx6Av-grFn4ylxfmcAiWj8OnAwQ=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Haines-by-Liz-.jpeg)
![P4U_readersubmission_20230714 [False Bay glory]. Photographer: [Chris Heymans].](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/KUDv6fMTy3hLpnM2fCsHYPQPfqg=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/False-Bay-glory-False-Bay-glory.jpeg)
![P4U_readersubmission_20230714 [Between Mountains]. Photographer: [Esme Buitendag].](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/XbActFojavTWGRWQQqB6VivBQGU=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Esme-Buitendag-Between-Mountains.jpeg)
![P4U_readersubmission_20230714 [Different Shades of Blue]. Photographer: [Esme Buitendag].](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/2ZZxeTJAnJZzFs7c95I3dNrZAJ4=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Esme-Buitendag-Different-Shades-of-Blue-.jpeg)
![P4U_readersubmission_20230714 [A break from the South African cold]. Photographer: [Derrick Coetzer].](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/ynDiqSWS4MnpwM6rDfCXbkQ9m2s=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Derrick-Coetzer-A-break-from-the-South-African-cold-.jpeg)
![P4U_readersubmission_20230714 [Color Changes Everything]. Photographer: [Esme Buitenbag].](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/OZKeeBBFhOIB22EgrsvzPNR0Uec=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Color-Changes-Everything-Esme-Buitenbag.jpeg)
![P4U_readersubmission_20230714 [Balloons coming in at dawn]. Photographer: [Vanetia Scott].](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/NJ14CxSdSOnxZ4A404jujt-RdT8=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Balloons-coming-in-at-dawn-vanetia-scott.jpeg)
![P4U_readersubmission_20230714 [Winter grass]. Photographer: [Annie Nicolson].](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/Wo6lTsdXMy8iXp78W7LcN6dBxTg=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Annie-Nicolson-Winter-grass-.jpeg)
![P4U_readersubmission_20230714 [Rainbow lakes].Photographer: [Annie Nicolson].](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/ElsC4egYjL6YImuZXNV--QVPpZ8=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Annie-Nicolson-Rainbow-lakes-.jpeg)
![P4U_readersubmission_20230714 [Hello]. Photographer: [Annie Nicolson].](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/OZEKFmi2TanDBvA20_S_xKlKMDQ=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Annie-Nicolson-Hello.jpeg)
![P4U_readersubmission_20230714 [Aloes and snow in the beautiful Karoo]. Photographer: [Marina Rubidge].](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/MuZ5XX_4d6RAAmgknCPRML_c-a8=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Aloes-and-snow-in-the-beautiful-Karoo-Marina-Rubidge.jpeg)

[A break from the South African cold]. Photographer: [Derrick Coetzer].