Best reader photos of the week: 20 November 2020, #newscomauphotos

A Brisbane man has captured an incredible multi-pronged lightning strike over a Queensland city in a un-retouched photograph.

Brisbane’s skyline was hit by lightning in this photo captured by Heath Missen. Picture: Heath Missen/News.com.au Photo of the Week

We’re running a competition to see your best photos and snapshots of your life, Australia and the world around you.

And if your shot happens to be our best for the week, you’ll go into the running to win one of three Sony a7C cameras and SEL2860 kit lens, valued at $3899 each.

It may be Sony’s smallest and lightest camera and lens systems, but the company says its powers are mighty.

Advanced AF performance and functions, rapid-fire continuous shooting and a handy vari-angle LCD monitor help capture the action whenever it happens – the perfect tool to enhance any budding photographer’s creativity.

Anything you capture can be transferred directly to your smartphone or tablet – meaning you can share with friends and family in just moments.

For your chance to win – and to feature your own photos on news.com.au each week – you can upload them here or tag them with #newscomauphotos on Instagram.

This week’s short-listed winner is:

Heath Missen, QLD

“This image of the Brisbane City skyline was taken from the aptly named View Street in the suburb of Paddington. The photograph is a single, long exposure, void of photoshop trickery.”

Heath Missen captured this photo of Brisbane’s skyline lit up by lightning. Picture: Heath Missen/News.com.au Photo of the Week

Here were some other outstanding entries submitted by readers across Australia this week:

Paul Cotton, NSW

“A crew of bachelor seals keep it chill at Montagu Island in Southern NSW. Shot from a nearby boat, some of their mates hopped in the water for a visit.”

These seals enjoy the sunshine at Montague Island. Picture: Paul Cotton/News.com.au Photo of the Week

Giovanni Luna, VIC

“This photo was taken on La Trobe Street in Melbourne CBD as I was arriving in the city to do some photography on November 08. Little did I know that early November is one of the few times per year that you can see a Stonehenge-style sunset in the CBD. This photo was the result of mostly luck of arriving at the right time and place.”

Picture: Giovanni Luna/News.com.au Photo of the Week

Joao de Carvalho, QLD

“This photo was taken at my home in Bilinga on the Gold Coast. Often I have beautiful visitors like this guy, who was very curious, looking right at my camera. Lucky me!”

G’day, mate. Picture: Joao de Carvalho/News.com.au Photo of the Week

Mark Carlisle, VIC

“It was a real storm that blew through late afternoon, driving rain and heavy winds. As sunset drew near the storm eased and partly cleared to reveal this amazing view. Grabbing my camera and racing to Chelsea Beach, I witnessed one of the greatest sunsets I’ve seen. An incredible view of a sky that was on fire at the time.”

Chelsea Beach at sunset. Picture: Mark Carlisle/News.com.au Photo of the Week

Shane Rolton, VIC

“I saw this beautiful cow in Tongala, Victoria with a love heart on its forehead. Couldn‘t resist taking a shot!”

Picture: Shane Rolton/News.com.au Photo of the Week

Stefanie Taing, VIC

Swamp wallaby watching the sunset at Phillip Island.””

Picture: Stefanie Taing/News.com.au Photo of the Week

Bruno Silveira, NSW

Taken at Bondi Icebergs in Sydney, this photo taken with a 35mm lens looks like a postcard.

Bondi at its best. Picture: Bruno Silveira/News.com.au Photo of the Week

Daren Fawkes, VIC

“Driving from Benalla to Melbourne”, I spotted this lovely scene with layers of mist in the valley before a cow and its calf wandered in.”

Picture: Daren Fawkes/News.com.au Photo of the Week

Peter Reid, NSW

Reid snapped this photo of birds in flight with his drone near his home in North Wagga Wagga.

Picture: Peter Reid/News.com.au Photo of the Week

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