"This Silverback easily identifiable, not just by the patch of silver hair running down the length of his back, but moreso by his dignified and mighty presence that naturally compelled one to want to bow down and submit to his aura," writes Your Shot photographer Katerina Strazding. "The world’s remaining Mountain Gorilla population reside in the forests of Rwanda, Uganda and Democratic Republic of Congo. Due to a loss of habitat, diseases, poaching and civil war, this species are considered endangered."
Photograph by Katerina Strazding, National Geographic Your ShotYour Shot photographer Khai Nguyen Tuan made this abstracted photograph while in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Photograph by Khai Nguyen Tuan, National Geographic Your Shot"The first campfire of a spring season offers an opportunity to toast marshmallows, tell stories and warm hands and hearts," writes Your Shot photographer Meg Luton.
Photograph by Meg Luton, National Geographic Your ShotYour Shot photographer Michiyoshi Kokubo photographed people as they help a foal after just being born.
Photograph by Michiyoshi Kokubo, National Geographic Your Shot"I made a little friend at the Brandywine River the other morning," writes Your Shot photographer Holly Clouser. "It was a chilly, overcast start to the day, and the goslings spent a good deal of time under mommy’s wing. This little fellow had no intention of napping like his siblings, as mesmerized by me as I was by them. I love this image since it captures a feeling of intimacy, both between mother and babies in a quiet moment, and between the peeking gosling and myself."
Photograph by <a href="https://yourshot.nationalgeographic.com/photos/13755402/">Holly Clouser</a>, National Geographic Your Shot"Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, with an overall density of an estimated 6,300 people per square kilometer," writes Your Shot photographer Toby Harriman. "I love the use of colour into such simple architectural designs."
Photograph by Toby Harriman, National Geographic Your Shot"After a rain in Florida, we saw a fleeting rainbow and ran outside to capture its beauty!!" exclaims Your Shot photographer Sarah Gupta.
Photograph by Sarah Gupta, National Geographic Your Shot"Two wild stallions cool off in Lake Saguaro, Arizona. They acted just like kids, splashing each other," writes Your Shot photographer Sandy Sharkey. "It's such a joy to watch horses play!"
Photograph by Sandy Sharkey, National Geographic Your ShotYour Shot photographer Jen Lucas documented her 11 year-old son as he cracked eggs into a a cornbread mixture.
Photograph by Jen Lucas, National Geographic Your Shot"A beautiful day at Wrigley," writes Your Shot photographer Victoria M. "There’s nothing better than seeing your favourite player at bat."
Photograph by Victoria M., National Geographic Your Shot"I was watching my boyfriend came across the room and I noticed this nice plant, and the sun that filtered its light through the window, so I asked him if I can make some pictures," writes Your Shot photographer Nicolette Radoi.
Photograph by Nicolette Radoi, National Geographic Your Shot"The courting ritual of a Great Egret involves flexing its neck back with its gorgeous nuptial plumes shaking as it undulates its neck," writes Your Shot photographer Linn Smith.
Photograph by Linn Smith, National Geographic Your Shot"I took this picture in very cold day, frost was covering everything including people faces," writes Your Shot photographer Agnieszka Smycz.
Photograph by Agnieszka Smycz, National Geographic Your ShotYour Shot photographer Balint Alovits made a series of images exploring the forms and depths in enclosed spaces. He writes this series can "reveal infinity" and "showcase space and time, as well as movement and supreme craftsmanship."
Photograph by Balint Alovits, National Geographic Your Shot