--- title: "I have a picture for you! 16 - 22 December 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/2023-12-22-i-have-a-picture-for-you-16-22-december-2023/" published: "2023-12-22T11:00:37" updated: "2023-12-21T17:46:11" lang: "en-ZA" word_count: 254 --- # I have a picture for you! 16 - 22 December 2023 > The First Thing newsletter's Ever-lasting Subscriber Photo Gallery. By Daily Maverick · Published 22 December 2023, 13:00 SAST · Updated 21 December 2023, 19:46 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** 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.* ![Sun and Simonstown smoke. Photographer: Roger Alan Lee](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/wPV0qOe9RMf5XrGy78hn354ratY=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/BEL_2948_DxO_DxO.jpg) *P4U\_reader submission\_122223* ![It's summer time. Brenton on Sea at sunset. Photographer: Derrick P Coetzer](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/isKFSy6QteuuOXAwN7XeO3QwoXA=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Its-summer-time.-Brenton-on-Sea-at-sunset-Derrick-P-Coetzer.jpg) *P4U\_reader submission\_122223* ![A tall story in the golden light of the Serengeti, at Singita Grumeti. Photographer: Ross Couper](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/lP3vkqKiFM99xc5NGpeHlR8Ej-A=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/A-tall-story-in-the-golden-light-of-the-Serengeti-at-Singita-Grumeti-Ross-Couper.jpg) *P4U\_reader submission\_122223* ![Red moon sunset. Photographer: Lynita Crofford](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/ucARS25PuwCxPkhDGrnHsPi43Cs=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Red-moon-sunset-Lynita-Crofford.jpeg) *P4U\_reader submission\_122223* ![The mountains above Simonstown smoldering after the fire of 19 December 2023. Photographer: David Seligman](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/Ddt4AHbxYKLrOCNRAt66pq3bErI=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/The-mountains-above-Simonstown-smoldering-after-the-fire-of-19-December-2023-David-Seligman.jpg) *P4U\_reader submission\_122223* ![Cotswold after the rain. Photographer: Colin Brown](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/jdtQA2TSLlmRYMX3b_vpCxMabA4=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Cotswold-after-the-rain-Colin-Brown.jpeg) *P4U\_reader submission\_122223* ![Sunrise in the Bay. Photographer: Joy Williams](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/96cTwE6n23QlK97MFC3Pz1vbhZY=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Sunrise-in-the-Bay-Joy-Williams.jpeg) *P4U\_reader submission\_122223* ![Post-rain skies over Sandton. Photographer: Clare Appleyard (IG: @clareappleyard)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/k6IysLCxAsNHc1Oa236_xPHxVcQ=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Post-rain-skies-over-Sandton-Clare-Appleyard-clareappleyard.jpg) *P4U\_reader submission\_122223* ![Summer fishing. Photographer: Tony Timm](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/vQYKyvoolFVbzRSYiujvbTRywCI=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Summer-fishing-Tony-Timm.jpeg) *P4U\_reader submission\_122223* ![Smouldering Sunsets over the Escarpment, Didima camp. Photographer: Kay Walsh](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/DqhVaafi3Gsryc1FC41Rf2Uf4as=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Smouldering-Sunsets-over-the-Escarpment-Didima-camp-Kay-Walsh.jpeg) *P4U\_reader submission\_122223* ![Oxford Parks in Winter. Photographer: Fathima Dada](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/7IzBfDmCrWkd9L9VFrieYR1zyVI=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Oxford-Parks-in-Winter-Fathima-Dada.jpeg) *P4U\_reader submission\_122223* ![Botswana fields after the rain. Photographer: Annette Celliers](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/jmESaehqK1hk8SzlFkvskyD7XBw=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Botswana-fields-after-the-rain-Annette-Celliers.jpg) *P4U\_reader submission\_122223* ![I'd rather be cycling than be stuck in the traffic fleeing the city. Photographer: Jaco Steyn](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/STNcB-Zhhk2lI0txfYcTcxmQA8E=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Id-rather-be-cycling-than-be-stuck-in-the-traffic-fleeing-the-city-Jaco-Steyn.jpg) *P4U\_reader submission\_122223* ![Silent moment of serenity... a voyeur to nature's beauty. Photographer: Ariella Kuper](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/l3XrwycXjigdHDKdk7HaliNIouo=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Silent-moment-of-serenity.-a-voyeur-to-natures-beauty-Ariella-Kuper.jpg) *P4U\_reader submission\_122223* ![Heroes at work. Photographer: Chris Heymans](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/i6D8gWHWqhGTAxPRc4eO7bALwNg=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Heroes-at-work-Chris-Heymans.jpeg) *P4U\_reader submission\_122223* ![Sunset inside a band of smoke in Camps Bay coming from the fire in Simon’s Town. Photographer: Chris von Ulmenstein](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/SxFat9IpWynwTc8meEZJ9MpQP28=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Sunset-inside-a-band-of-smoke-in-Camps-Bay-coming-from-the-fire-in-Simons-Town-Chris-von-Ulmenstein.jpeg) *P4U\_reader submission\_122223* ![Unusual resurface. Fire above Simonstown. Photographer: Ian Miller](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/R2bGB2fbZ5HBwFTLQLjQOyWp1OI=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Unusual-resurface.Fire-above-Simonstown-Ian-Miller.jpeg) *P4U\_reader submission\_122223* ![“We are rainbows, me and you. Every color, every hue.” - Miley Cyrus. Photographer: Christopher Phillips](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/IqMvNKyC79KeiYnd3v0bKfa6saE=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/We-are-rainbows-me-and-you.-Every-color-every-hue.-Miley-Cyrus-Christopher-Phillips.jpg) *P4U\_reader submission\_122223* ![The fires in Simon’s Town result in hazy skies and beautiful sunsets, ironically. Photographer: Caroline Rowbottom (IG: @caroline_rowbottom)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/Vs013uH_z1UoZ6z2S8I8_OYZWmI=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/The-fires-in-Simons-Town-result-in-hazy-skies-and-beautiful-sunsets-ironically.-IG-%40caroline_rowbottom.jpeg) *P4U\_reader submission\_122223* ![Morning at Phoenix Lake, Marin County, California. Photographer: Isabelle Franzen](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/3TFAyXOjUY89NyCTUEZgPXhAYio=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/morning-at-phoenix-lake-marin-county-California-Isabelle-Franzen.jpg) *P4U\_reader submission\_122223* ![Christmas lights on Pulteney Bridge in Bath, UK. Photographer: Michael Whitcroft](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/EuIicpEfsCMcInLZSSX5M38qvz0=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Christmas-lights-on-Pulteney-Bridge-in-Bath-UK-Michael-Whitcroft.jpeg) *P4U\_reader submission\_122223* ![Fire Tree. Photographer: Ian Miller](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/BKPEnHUleD3tf3PgXmAfcooFDoE=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Fire-Tree-Ian-Miller.jpeg) *P4U\_reader submission\_122223* ![Sunset in the Hemel en Aarde valley. Photographer: Pierre Nortje](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/P6KU-hMkNWvm_0aBuOS59nGuD8g=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Sunset-in-the-Hemel-en-Aarde-valley-Pierre-Nortje.jpeg) *P4U\_reader submission\_122223* ![Cloud shadows early morning. Photographer: Jenni Bessesen](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/zyy8mBYS6TVbFFfxwqJtD9H-EOs=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Cloud-shadows-early-morning-Jenni-Bessesen.jpeg) *P4U\_reader submission\_122223*