Highland cattle, Cumbria, 2004Donkeys, sheep, pit ponies the great photographer Don McPhee captured them all in his beloved northern Britain during his long career with the Guardian. Although his portfolio encompasses virtually every subject, and he was especially interested in politics and trade union affairs, he repeatedly turned to the natural world in his photographs. This picture was taken on the northern edge of the Howgill fells, near Tebay, close to Kendal and the

which were still visible in the early evening light

are these ice caves

genuinely startled

and apart from the incredible and gritty lighting

The effect is disorientating – the scene appears smaller

but she brought life to the composition

” The trees on the shoreline and the peak above are reflected in the water

the Dutch national football association having dished out squad numbers to its players in alphabetical order

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St Mark’s Square – and decided to capture a different view of the adjoining Piazzetta

This classic view of the Unesco World Heritage site of Durham Cathedral and the Old Fulling Mill was captured in moody monochrome by the Guardian photographer Denis Thorpe

her expression spoke volumes of her remarkable journey to success