Unusual summer pics: A balancing act!

We invited you to send in unique summer-themed photographs -- odd scenes that are captured on a lens for posterity -- to share with other readers. Here is the final set of responses and thank you for all your contributions. Summer is almost at an end and we'll soon be inviting you to send in your monsoon pictures!

First up we have this pic in from Nikhil Singh. "This photograph of me was taken at Puzzling World Wanaka, just north of Queenstown in New Zealand on a nice summer day. It's one of the best places on earth to drive to. The whole West Coast is full of gorgeous lakes and beautiful scenery and this photograph always makes me wanna go back," he says.

Disclaimer: The photographs featured in this series are, to the best of our knowledge, original entries submitted by readers. Rediff.com does not assume any responsibility for their originality.

Ashok Seluka sent in this next one, of pink flamingoes feeding among green shrubbery.

S Nandakumar contributed this fun image, saying, "Early hours of the day at Marina Beach, Chennai...some school kids were practicing their acrobatics. Just the subjects I needed for some nice action shots!"

This beautiful, gigantic flower growing by the roadside was shot by Seshagiri.

And finally, we have this image from Prabhakar, shot at Bangalore's Butterfly Park this summer. Talk about seasonal romance!