THIS week’s selection of readers’ photographs are showcasing the emerging season in Ryedale. A picture of a friendly farm animal never fails to make you smile, and this sheep taken by George Tremain in Rosedale certainly knows its best angle. Similarly, a highland cow captured by Sharon Marwood in Lastingham certainly knows how to strike a pose. Meanwhile, Daniel Medelete and Andrew Robinson have submitted two great pictures capturing on camera our beautiful surroundings. For Daniel it was a view of Castle Howard, and for Andrew a sunrise over Crambe. Speaking of beautiful surroundings, Louise Sturdy captured a gang of sheep taking a break in Ampleforth.