Your pictures: In the ShadowsPublished22 June 2018Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, Joanna BarnesImage caption, Joanna Barnes: "This is my cat Marvin lurking in the shadows, ready to pounce on his prey. I love his concentration and how you can see details like the little moles on his nose."Image source, Peter EllisImage caption, Peter Ellis: "A spontaneous shot taken during a walk in New York City, August 2009. This is one of my favourite pictures - it was the last roll of film I put through my camera before going digital."Image source, Никита СубботинImage caption, A man protects his eyes from the sun.Image source, Rob BriddenImage caption, Rob Bridden: "A cyclist emerging from the darkness. Accidental underexposure led to this striking image."Image source, Verna EvansImage caption, Verna Evans: "A statue in the shadows, which cast a shadow in turn on the wall of a cafe in Kew Gardens, London."Image source, Pubarun BasuImage caption, Pubarun Basu: "This is a ritual performed by the Santhal tribes in Nepal and India, where the young women of the community pray for the first time under the guidance of the Elders. The younger generation are always blessed while under the shadows of the Elders."Image source, Thais VerhasseltImage caption, Thais Verhasselt: "A picture taken on London's Hampstead Heath in the evening, capturing the silhouette of a dog and his owner. A mysterious picture which reminds me of the Tintin & Snowy cartoons, on one of their numerous adventures."Image source, Michael RomagnoliImage caption, Michael Romagnoli: " A horse and its shadow."Image source, Helmuth NievesImage caption, Helmuth Nieves: "I took this picture in a public park in Villavicencio on a late rainy afternoon. This beautiful butterfly is an example of the rich biodiversity of Colombia, where you can easily spot different species."Image source, Daniel FuronImage caption, And finally an image of a woman by Daniel Furon. The next theme is "active", and the deadline for your entries is 26 June. If you would like to enter, send your pictures to yourpics@bbc.co.uk. Further details and terms can be found by following the link to "We set the theme, you take the pictures" at the bottom of the page.More on this storyWe set the theme, you take the picturesPublished17 January 2023