In pictures: Your best photos of water
Here is this week's Photo Desk call-out. Images uploaded to us through Flickr are contained in a separate gallery. This gallery showcases images sent through our custom upload tool. Our staff will pick a favourite reader-submitted photo to be featured in Friday's print edition of The Globe and Mail. (Preference will be given to photos taken during the week of the call-out.) To learn more, follow the link under the gallery.
Who knew the surface of water had so much fun, so much character and texture? Next time you're at the water's edge, look again and see what you've never noticed before. Photo: Schswap River, B.C.Richard Erlendson
High waters on the Petawawa River rapids made for a nice icy photo opportunity On April 2nd.Norm Jones
This pic was taken on Nantucket Island in August 2011 with my Nikon D7000.Helen Sekulovski
The Inner Harbour - Victoria, BCJonathan Ritter
Taken with handheld camera of the Camden locks in London Camden town UK, July 2011.Michael Reinhart
This picture was taken on Guelph Line in Milton, ON. Taken with Nikon D7000 in March 2012.Helen Sekulovski
This picture was taken at the Bronte Marina in Oakville, ON in March 2012. The morning was incredibly foggy, but I could make out the reflections of the dock in the water. Taken with a Nikon D7000.Helen Sekulovski
The water of the Schuswap River in the B.C. interior appears to fancy itself as sophisticated and full of dimension, colour and character as it flows along near Enderby, B.C.Richard Erlendson
Photo was taken in Parc Des Rapides in Lasalle, Quebec on a cold February morning with a Canon 50D.Gino Matta
Downtown Calgary is swallowed by the Bow River and the beginnings of threatening rain clouds. Photo taken March 30, 2012Kalyn Gilbert
Photo taken April 1, 2012Donna Hynes
Water drops are pushed aways by an impressive drier during a cloth car wash. Photo taken Feb. 14, 2012.Kalyn Gilbert
This picture was taken on Chapin Beach in Cape Cod in August 2011. I had about 6 minutes to set up for this shot before it was too late. Taken with Nikon D7000.Helen Sekulovski
The Devil's Door Rapids, Bad River Channel near the French River, Northern Georgian Bay. Taken summer 2007.Gordon McConachie-Anderson
The Carp PondBill Buchanan
Taken with handheld camera of the Port Elgin, Ontario harbour with its reflections of boats. 2009.Michael Reinhart
Photo taken on April 1, 2012Donna Hynes
This picture was taken of an old boat at the Marina. I appreciated the sun setting and it's reflection in the water. Taken with Nikon D7000 in June 2011Helen Sekulovski
havasu canyon, arizonabruce french
This photo was taken using water, droplets of oil and a colourful shirt. Taken with Nikon D7000 in March 2012Helen Sekulovski
Spring in the ParkLaura Bowser
Reflection of tress in the murky water of the backyard pool.Sandro Del Re
The south shore of Lake of Bays is usually pounded by west and north winds. For a rare moment on Saturday afternoon, the water reflected perfect mirror images of nature and man-made creations.Karen Girling
A FISHERMAN HEADS TOWARD THE REEF IN SEARCH OF A MORNING CATCH OFF SEVEN MILE BEACH, NEGRIL, JAMAICAROBERT C. ABRAHAM
I took this picture on April 3 after my mother finished washing the dishes. :)Juliette Rayner
Makena Beach State Park (Big Beach) - Maui, HawaiiJonathan Ritter
Mendenhall Glacier, Alaska. Water frozen, snow, ice and liquid. A dramatic place to visit.Scott Alpen
Holding my umbrella in the rain over a puddle of water on cement aggregate. March 31, 2012Gail Chmilar
A beautiful sunset over the ocean in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. 2011Maria Bitter
A shot of of Bow River taken at the Calgary Zoo on March 31st, 2012Quinn Ryall
Mystical Myanmar, 2011Matt Walsh
Skipping Stones On The Murray Canal Near Brighton Onat. 2011Jim Shaw
Floating to the Timbuktu Music Festival, 2009Matt Walsh
This picture was taken in Cape Cod after a rain storm at 6pm. A rainbow had appeared as the winds grew calmer in August 2011. Taken with Nikon D7000Helen Sekulovski
The Toronto Skyline And Humber Bay, Apr,4,2012Jim Shaw
Our pet dog Kai, diving in near IqaluitBernie MacIsaac
This photo was taken in March of 2012 at 9:36am at the Bronte Marina in Oakville, ON. It was a still morning as the fog was thick draping over the harbour. Taken with a Nikon D7000.Helen Sekulovski
canoe in utah backcountrybruce french
stand up paddleboard goddess in mauibruce french
Fresh from the glaciers, the headwaters of the Bow River in the Kananaskis country 100 kilometres west of Calgary, Alta., take on an artful, golden jewel effect as they pass over rocks and stones.Richard Erlendson
Just a picture through/of a puddle.Joe Tinney
The still water provides a perfect reflection of the islands, dock, sky and clouds on a rare still day at Lake of Bays on Saturday, March 31, 2012. Only the ladder and roof corner are not reflected.Karen Girling
Taken March 31st 2012 at the Calgary ZooQuinn Ryall
A crocodile in water at the Calgary ZooQuinn Ryall
Taken with handheld camera on Granville Island, Vancouver of reflection of a flag in the water of False Creek, 2009.Michael Reinhart
Panama City, 2010Matt Walsh
Water in the ParkLaura Bowser
This phot was taken on a cold February morning as I was walking by the river in Lasalle, Quebec.Gino Matta
Water From A Watermain Leak Finds Its way through The lifting Hole In A Road Plate On Sudbury St. Toronto. 2012.Jim Shaw
Lynn Creek stream bed through the waterScott Alpen
A fall leaf caught in the Lynn Cree, North VancouverScott Alpen
Floathomes on the water at Fisherman's Wharf - Victoria, BCJonathan Ritter
Photo taken in Lasalle, Quebec, in February on a cold misty morning as I was wlking by the St Lawrence river.Gino Matta
A windy day in September, 2011, that prevented us from leaving our island cottage in Northern Georgian Bay.Gordon McConachie-Anderson
Taken with handheld camera on the Port Elgin, Ontario breakwall during rough waters, 2009.Michael Reinhart
Open Atlantic, 1/3200 secondNicole Harvey
March 31 - Spring rain loves to create puddles. There is a chemistry between water and light.Frederic Jon Mercnik
Sparkly Water Fountain at Night, 1/400 secondNicole Harvey
The next second of the first wave. Kauai-Dec 2011.Vanessa Harwood
November 2011. Maple leaves float on outdoor pool at Rowena's Inn, BCLinda Sangwine
It was so amazing to watch the fishermen row their boats on Inle Lake and even more amazing to watch these two men share a pot of tea while perched on the bow of their boats.Anne Launcelott
The March thaw destroyed the city hall ice rink at the Toronto City ice rink but the water made for a nice shot of old city hallPaul Oxley
The surface of a lake deep in the Central American jungle looks quite benign but don't get out of the boat... never get outta the boat.joetinney
March 31 - Puddles can create some nice reflections. The puddle on the left almost looks like snow.Frederic Jon Mercnik
April 2 - Niagara River provides a beautiful backdrop for these fine fishermen.Frederic Jon Mercnik
Foggy Fishing off Cherry Beach Toronto March 21 2012Ilona Crabbe
Sunshing reflects on ripples om Skimikin Lake. Sept 28, 2011R. Oldenkamp
Trying to capture the color of a rainbow. This was done by putting water drops on a CDLeanne Matthews
Baby Wave on the Atlantic, 1/320 secondNicole Harvey
Car wash in action at Dawes Rd Toronto April 02, 2012. Nikon D7000 1/250Ilona Crabbe
Water if their livlihood. I was on the lake by 6 a,m, till after sunrise to watch the fishermen fish for the survival of their lakeside communities.Anne launcelott
assignment: water. I took this photo showing water in 3 forms: snow / water / ice (frozen drain). It is a stop frame capturing the transition from winter to spring.bill cosgrave
Taken at noon, Jan. 28, 2007John E. Crawford
Take me to the river. Summer 2011 at Kilby (Harrison River)Linda Sangwine
Received these daffodils as a gift the other day. Put them in water and they bloomed overnight. Took this picture today using natural light streaming through the window.G. Déziel
Just the surface...joe tinney
Ocean waves quickly erase the evidence of an early morning beachwalk Mexico 2009Gail Chmilar
The edge of the Bow during the cold winter months in Calgary, AB.Katie Fisher
Golden afternoon at Ashbridges Bay Toronto, March 6, 2012. Shot with a Lumix ZS7.Ilona Crabbe
Even in winter, rivers move where they are directed. The mighty Bow River flowing through Calgary.Susan Deneve
Captiva Island, Florida, 2007John Lentz
My daughter, Rain in the Ottawa River, August, 2011.Larry Weber
Water is both beautiful and powerful - Watkin's Glen, New York, October, 2011.Theresa Forte
Spring rainfalls create interesting photo opportunities - droplets of water on the emerging leaf of a vine maple. Nikon 105 macro lens, tripod mounted camera, raingear for camera and photographer.Theresa Forte
This photo was taken in August 2010 at BC Easter Seals Camp Shawnigan for kids with Disabilites.Morgan George
A harbour seal at the Vancouver Aquarium enjoys the summer sun during an afternoon swim.Katie Fisher
Mar 2012 - the penguins come to Calgary.Barbara Wackerle Baker
A lone surfer at Gull Bay, Western Head, NSUilleam Ross
Rocks at the mouth of Liverpool Bay, NS. Taken with a Nikon D1 and Nikkor 70-300VRUilleam Ross
Took this picture while we were fishing near Qualicum, BC. Beautiful area for boating.Justin O'Donnell
The Kaminisitiquia River at Kakabeka Falls near Thunder Bay, June 2008john pedersen
Apr 2012 - morning swim.Barbara Wackerle Baker
An underwater twig at my family's cottage on Stony Lake, Ontario, circa 2004Ian Mackenzie
This picture was taken on a very hot day on Lake Michigan - the boat is called "Somewhere".Jane Henderson
San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge.Melissa Renwick
The Georgian Bay sun viewed from underwater, during a kayaking trip in July 2005Ian Mackenzie
Bubba is amazed and amused by his apparent ability to walk on water.Jane V.
Water - In one of its many forms....bottled!Gail Chmilar
The rowers seem insignificant compared to the gigantic tankers.Lisa
A leisurely canoe trip on Banff's clear blue waters. August 2011.Sharon Titus
Underwater bubbles from waves crashing near shore during a Georgian Bay kayak trip, July 2005Ian Mackenzie
Gray waves at Gull Bay, Western Head, NS. Taken with a Nikon D40 and Nikkor 55-200VRUilleam Ross
Experiencing Niagara's powerful falls from the U.S. side. September 2011Sharon Titus
On a hot summer day in Montreal, many take advantage of the free access to public pools, like Piscine Laurier.Melissa Renwick
A perfect winter's setting while at Lake Louise April 01, 2012Larry Weber
A POWER BOAT CUTS ACROSS FIVE ISLANDS HARBOUR, ANTIGUA JUST AS THE CLOUDS DISPERSEROBERT C. ABRAHAM
Located in Amicalola State Park, these falls plunge 729 feet in seven cascades. Designated as on of the seven wonders of Georgia, Amicalola is the highest waterfall east of the Mississippi River.Prabhakaran
Taken in Las Vegas with a Canon Powershot SX130 IS - F3.4 1/640 ISO 80 The Belagio Hotels Dancing waters, framing the shops on the main floor.Kathy Belford
Sauble Falls in the early springBrenda Santalucia
situated in an island accessible by ferry is one of the most admired statues in the world for over 125 years.Prabhakaran
A participant returns a rock to Georgian Bay during "64 Rocks - a Ceremony of Return" an Exhibition by Robin PacificZena Curwain
The swirling shore in Fort Myers on March 29, 2012.Dave Campbell
A pond in Winnipeg last fallKim Dennis
It was high tide, thus I was not able to collect sea-glass. This was taken March 30, 2012.Menarose Angco
Taken in Kincardine to end a beautiful day, after an amazing day of travel up the shore from Tobermory to Goderich. Taken with a Nikon D3000, at f29, an ISO of 100, 32mm.Samantha Fischer
View of the water on Mirror Lake, New Zealand - 2006.Corinne Sato
A boat sails off the coast of Victoria BC. 2010.Marina Giannitsos
Water in SamoaLee Gunderson
The Riverwalk, San Antonio, Texas. March 2011John Lentz
Rainbow appeared on a sunny day at Niagra Falls. Taken Sept. 2007Corinne Sato
The traverston Mill Grey CountyBrenda Santalucia
I took this shot on a summer evening in Port Credit Ontario. The goose was swimming by my sailboat.Marie Sterling
Mark Creek falls near Kimberley B.C.Gerry Frederick
Calgary AB. 2009.Marina Giannitsos
This picture was taken in Kincardine, after an amazing day of travel. Shot with a Nikon D3000, with a shutter speed of 4s, an aperture of f29, and an ISO of 100, it was a perfect, calming endSamantha Fischer
The water show at the Belagio, Las Vegas - September 2011Corinne Sato
The last of the evening light illuminates the mile-long jetty in Busselton, Western Australia.Kirk Sunter
Monet Water- Taken May 2011, Nikon D90 18-195mm lens. f3.2 A1.3 ISO 200 Taken at Sam Livingston Park CalgaryKathy Belford
This seagull is about to take off from the floating buoyMarie Sterling
Taken In Mazatlan May 2011 from hotel room windowKathleen Jones
At the Bay of Fundy in Nova Scotia, Katherine Vincent skips stones into the sunset.Jennifer Friesen
September 2011 in Nakusp during run of KokaneeKathleen Jones
The surf did peak at 60 feet, the week of Feb. 3-10, North Shore Oahu as a great Northern cold front brought unstable cold air to the Islands.Lee Gunderson
what your see above and below the water line - Algonquin trailT Parish
My nephew playing in the waves last summerKim Dennis
The view from the dock - an idyllic spot - quintessentially Canadian.Zena Curwain
It was only after cropping the picture that I realized that I was reflected in the bubbles created by the waves breaking against the beautiful Spanish Mediteranean beachFrancine Tessier
A row of seaside condominiums near Algorobo, ChilePaul Redekop
Jesse Schick spends an evening fishing at Glenmore Reservoir in Calgary, hoping for bite as the night sets in.Jennifer Friesen
On a rainy fall day we went to visit "The Rooms" museum in St Johns. It was pouring rain outside and when I looked through the rain splattered cafeteria window I saw this surreal view of St Johns...Peter Dielissen
The smooth sheet of crystal blue water creates a serene atmosphere in Banff, Alberta last summer.Leah Brownridge
Picture was taken in July 2011 in my back yard after a summer shower.Lynn Hayes
January, 2012 - As the Amazon River rises each year, the streets become busy waterways.Kirk Sunter
This photo was taken in September of 2012 in Nakusp, BC during the run of the Kokanee.Kathleen Jones
Water over the damn and under the bridge on the Avon River StratfordBrenda Santalucia