Your best photos of the week, June 16, 2019

"Dr. Matt Covington climbs a thin, nylon rope to exit a glacier moulin in Svalbard. Moulins are deep, vertical caves that form where glacial rivers disappear into crevasses and turbulent water carves out cavities in the ice," writes Your Shot photographer Jason Gulley. "Dr. Covington and his team waited until lower, autumn temperatures froze the glacier's surface streams to explore and map this cave. Maps of glacier caves like this one are improving understanding of how water flows through glaciers and contributes to sea level rise"

"From the time that ships started sailing, flags were in place as a mode of communication or expression of intent," writes Your Shot photographer Zay Yar Lin. "Flags have always formed an integral part of shipping but the necessity and extent of usage have obviously reduced over time owing to advancements in technology. However, much like other so-called ‘arts’ pertaining to the shipping industry, flag etiquette have stood the test of time and if not extensively, flags are still displayed when absolutely important like when entering a port."

Your Shot photographer Karen S. spotted this doe and her fawn while on a walk near Waterton, Alberta. She writes that this deer family were "Not the only deer family I saw this morning!"

"A man in the village of Tis, insoutheastern Iran, has put his provincial photographs on the wall in his shop, and his small shop is full of great stories and memories," writes Your Shot photographer Hamid Jamshidian. "He tells me that some of these people are no longer alive, but he kept their names and memories."

"Childhood should be a time filled with fun. It's when you take chances and explore the world to find yourself," writes Your Shot photographer Koren Smith. "I want to be the parent that helps my children to explore. I want them to find discoveries, make messes and find themselves."

Your Shot photographer Jenna Sefkow documented this scene as a child ran through bubbles under a giant rainbow sprinkler.

"Earlier this year I travelled to Dubai for a family reunion. As much as the city is built to impress I find the desert much more fascinating," writes Your Shot photographer Julia Wimmerlin. "It has been my dream to spend a night in the desert and that's what we've done. Much to my surprise the desert tour company used these old Land Rovers to bring us to the bedouin camp. Seeing this car at sunrise made me feel as if I was in a historical movie."

"These people are singing the national anthem in Luneta, Manila while celebrating the 121st year of being an independent of the Philippines," writes Your Shot photographer Ryan Eduard Benaid. "Usually, while singing the national anthem. As a sign of respect, we put our right hand on our heart while singing. But in today's generation, technology changed our way of respecting one of the most important events of the Philippines."

Your Shot photographer Martina Platania photographed this sunset in Marsala, Italy with the Egadi Islands in the background.

"Hong Kong Protesters surrounds the Legislative Council Complex to protest against the controversial China Extradition Bill," writes Your Shot photographer Alison Thomas. "I took this photo before the police fired pepper spray, tear gas and rubber bullets at protestors."

Your Shot photographer Aniket Chakraborty documented this scene in Kolkata as bathers start their day as firefighters try to get water in Kolkata, India.

Your Shot photographer Stefano Bertoni documented as tourist as she walks through Medina of Marrakech with a Yashica medium format film camera.

"In connection with the 75th anniversary of D-Day, a display of vintage vehicles was on show on Southsea Common, Portsmouth, England. I approached this MG PA just as the owner's attention was caught by a helicopter flying past, while his father noticed me," writes Your Shot photographer Elizabeth Allen. "Just under 2,000 MG PAs were manufactured in 1934 having an engine size of 347cc with around 36bhp and costing £222. This one was bought in 1957 for £120, driven until 1962 and eventually relaunched in 2015."

"I remember myself 21 years ago, how impassioned with famous soccer players I was," writes Your Shot photographer Paul Bebrenki. "21 years ago I was watching the France '98 World Cup and after every game, I took my ball and run to the local soccer field to play with my friends. I was always dreaming about a soccer t-shirt with the name of a famous player on the back but it was expensive and I couldn't afford it."