"On the 1st of January 2000, I saw an image of the London fireworks display like this one on the front pages of newspapers and it has stuck in my head ever since," writes Your Shot photographer Stewart Marsden. "19 years later I was able to make my own version."
"On the 1st of January 2000, I saw an image of the London fireworks display like this one on the front pages of newspapers and it has stuck in my head ever since," writes Your Shot photographer Stewart Marsden. "19 years later I was able to make my own version."
Photograph by Stewart Marsden, National Geographic Your Shot

Your best photos of the week, January 11, 2019

Each week, our editors choose stunning photos submitted by members of Your Shot, National Geographic's photo community.

Happiest new year wishes to you all and a hearty welcome back to your favorite weekly photo series from National Geographic’s photo community, Your Shot! After a lovely holiday spent with my family in the Finger Lakes region of New York and then vacation in Cancún, Mexico, I’m pleased to be back to share the best uploads from the past week in Your Shot. I’m excited to brainstorm new ideas for the series in the new year and see this young series continue to grow.

Rest and rejuvenation are pertinent to creative minds (any minds, but especially to nurture creativity) and I found myself inspired by the warmth in the shadows and bright colors that I miss during the

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