The Guardian featured a collection of stunning reader-submitted photos from around the globe on 2/7. Among them, an image of a woman on a boat selling goods in Ha Long Bay captivated readers and earned a spot among the top 15 best photographs.

Photographer Andy Dixon explained that he took the photo from a tourist boat. "I was on the deck when I heard a call from the water below," Dixon said. "Looking down, I saw a woman rowing out into Ha Long Bay to sell goods to tourists. With my camera already around my neck, I captured the moment."

The photo of Ha Long Bay by Andy Dixon. Photo: The Guardian

The photo of Ha Long Bay by Andy Dixon. Photo: The Guardian

Since 2014, The Guardian's "Readers' Best Photographs" section has showcased images from around the world. The number of submissions has steadily increased, focusing on portraits, travel, landscapes, wildlife, and nature. The editorial team selects high-quality photos for publication on their website and in print, twice a month, at the beginning and middle of each month.

Some other photos from this selection:

Poppy fields in Ringstead (England).

Workers trimming azalea bushes in Suncheonman National Garden (South Korea).

Serra da Bocaina rainforest, located between Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro (Brazil).

The Calanais Standing Stones on the Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides (England).

Huts in the Camargue region (France), integral to the wilderness lifestyle.

Tam Anh (The Guardian)