--- title: "I have a picture for you! 12 July-18 July 2025" 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/2025-07-18-i-have-a-picture-for-you-12-july-18-july-2025/" published: "2025-07-18T14:40:54" updated: "2025-07-24T14:00:07" lang: "en-ZA" word_count: 292 --- # I have a picture for you! 12 July-18 July 2025 > The First Thing newsletter's Ever-lasting Subscriber Photo Gallery. By Daily Maverick · Published 18 July 2025, 16:40 SAST · Updated 24 July 2025, 16:00 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.* ![It’s survival of the fittest, as this young cub snarls at his sibling. Photographer: Caroline Rowbottom P4U_readersubmission_20250719](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/4pQY5v-rmPbRunMjDDOkRTjh31k=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Caroline-Rowbottom.jpeg) *It’s survival of the fittest, as this young cub snarls at his sibling. Photographer: Caroline Rowbottom* ![Tall talk... Photographer: Christine Baker P4U_readersubmission_20250719](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/Ir95we_Zf7ApuSlUDUTykPtsSII=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Christine-Baker.jpg) *Tall talk... Photographer: Christine Baker* ![Jordy Smith warming up before the WSL Corona Cero Open J-Bay. Photographer: Cobus Swart P4U_readersubmission_20250719](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/KmKQJ8s37YjIiXIqfU9xHTJBoiA=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Cobus-Swart.jpeg) *Jordy Smith warming up before the WSL Corona Cero Open J-Bay. Photographer: Cobus Swart* ![Well worth it! Photographer: Janine Jooste P4U_readersubmission_20250719](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/4RgIUyFsHBF2prN5CSav8GTrSBg=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Janine-Jooste.jpg) *Well worth it! Photographer: Janine Jooste* ![Beauty on the Beast (Crested Crane on Eskom pylons). Photographer: John Koning P4U_readersubmission_20250719](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/SuVxDowrA-Vve1LsU6eBPDng0xo=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/John-Koning.jpg) *Beauty on the Beast (Crested Crane on Eskom pylons). Photographer: John Koning* ![Mermaid’s Pool, Mngazi River Mouth. Photographer: Michael Monk P4U_readersubmission_20250719](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/KDQZD7heUOMcCqj5-oA8qtDzYyA=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Michael-Monk.jpg) *Mermaid’s Pool, Mngazi River Mouth. Photographer: Michael Monk* ![Drakensberg Gardens backdrop. Photographer: Pravesh Babulal P4U_readersubmission_20250719](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/MqfZHnFHtAJLbDDe3KJMbotLQmU=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Pravesh-Babulal.jpeg) *Drakensberg Gardens backdrop. Photographer: Pravesh Babulal* ![Afternoon nap. Photographer: Rudi Barnard P4U_readersubmission_20250719](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/ZDa_4VKhI8IgGjMH6bjmPlfliBg=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Rudi-Barnard.jpg) *Afternoon nap. Photographer: Rudi Barnard* ![Leopard in Mopani veld. Photographer: Liza-Marie Lombard P4U_readersubmission_20250719](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/Q4csCRwLv6EXXCvmdemdLLcuSCA=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Screenshot-2025-07-18-at-14.36.49.png) *Leopard in Mopani veld. Photographer: Liza-Marie Lombard* ![A bridge too far! Photographer: Keith Murcott P4U_readersubmission_20250719](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/2LjsOWfzFzxR7stBRMxKRPFpRPA=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Screenshot-2025-07-18-at-14.37.08.png) *A bridge too far! Photographer: Keith Murcott*