"One of our favourite family Fourth of July tradition is to go to Tanglewood, the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, to see James Taylor perform," writes Your Shot photographer Melissa Bissell. "Along with 20,000 other fans - some local and some from far off, we picnic on the lawn, enjoying each other's company and a bottle of prosecco before the music starts. After the show we gather around the Stockbridge Bowl and take in the fireworks, as a memorable day comes to a close."
Photograph by Melissa Bissell, National Geographic Your Shot
"A Maui Gold pineapple floats through the tropical ocean waters and towards the surface," writes Your Shot photographer Aaron Lynton. "What better way to symbolise Hawai’i!"
Photograph by Aaron Lynton, National Geographic Your Shot
Your Shot photographer Magda Adamczak made this creative portrait of her daughter in her first attempt in creating a photograph instead of capturing reality.
Photograph by Magda Adamczak, National Geographic Your Shot
Your Shot photographer Neelima Azad captured this moment as her cat, Momo, a so-called 'foodie', jumps at the sound of dinner being served.
Photograph by Neelima Azad, National Geographic Your Shot
Your Shot photographer Kiah Hwa Ng documented this moment as horses gallop through a grassland in Mongolia.
Photograph by Kiah Hwa Ng, National Geographic Your Shot
Your Shot photographer Francesca Torracchi documented this quiet moment as the Cirque Royal tent is being put up in preparation for the show.
Photograph by Francesca Torracchi, National Geographic Your Shot
"My 8 year old son worked up the nerve to ask these high school boys to play volleyball," writes Your Shot photographer Maggie Fuller. "I think they were delighted to join in good old fun at the beach, from burying him [in the sand] to playing volleyball."
Photograph by Maggie Fuller, National Geographic Your Shot
Your Shot photographer Magdalena Mirowska documented this scene as her daughter drew a sun on their window saying, "we will have nicer windows."
Photograph by Magdalena Mirowska, National Geographic Your Shot
"A Standardbred harness racing horse tied in the stall and waiting for his post time," writes Your Shot photographer Jennifer MacNeill.
Photograph by Jennifer MacNeill, National Geographic Your Shot
"I was waiting for a sardine run in [Port Elizabeth] South Africa," writes Your Shot photographer Reiko Takahashi. "At that time, a miracle happened. Blue sky, clouds, rainbows and humpback!"
Photograph by Reiko Takahashi, National Geographic Your Shot
"The small border town of Blaine, Washington holds a parade every Fourth of July,
writes Your Shot photographer Jennifer Bogle. "This year, two of my children rode on a float while I joined the other community members lining the streets. Red hats and blue hats and flags for all."
Photograph by Jennifer Bogle, National Geographic Your Shot
Photograph by James Rokop, National Geographic Your Shot
"I met this gentleman tending to his vineyard early one morning on my walk along the Croatian coast," writes Your Shot photographer Thomas Turcich. "His gorgeous car is what caught my eye."
Photograph by Thomas Turcich, National Geographic Your Shot
Your Shot photographer Joanna Milcarz documented her daughters as they swim at a lake during their last holiday of the summer.
Photograph by Joanna Milcarz, National Geographic Your Shot
Your Shot photographer Paul Bebrenki documented this moment as young men dance to their favorite song during a Fourth of July celebration.
Photograph by Paul Bebrenki, National Geographic Your Shot