Into the blue

Spotlight on readers’ excellent images and how they captured them

Avoid the Instagram hotspots and go off the beaten track to reveal more interesting images of your visit

When everything comes together, there’s no better feeling, as Michael Topham experienced in Croatia

Here are the top ten images uploaded to Photocrowd from Round One, Black & White, with comments by the AP team and our guest judges

From snorkelling in crystal-clear Hebridean waters to hand-printing sea-inspired designs, Bonnie Wood’s life and art on the Isle of Islay capture the quiet beauty of island living

Being prepared will enhance your seaside shoot