In pictures: Live uncorked photo competition

Jordanna Farrimond snapped this during a brief stop at a Spanish cafe: "I was struck by the vibrancy of the palette of colours which were further enhanced by the sunlight." Photograph: Jordanna Farrimond

Marcia Swaby: "My husband and I with his sister and her husband had just spent the evening eating tapas at El De Tablao Carmen watching passionate flamenco dancing. As we strolled home we passed the Magic Fountain and thought what a glorious way to end the night! This image encapsulates our time in Barcelona."
Photograph: Marcia Swaby

Rachel Brown sent us this picture of fruit on display at the El Mercado de alimentos
Photograph: Rachel Brown

Rupert Burdock: "A young girl makes the top of the human tower outside Valencia town hall during a Fallas parade in March. She kept the pose for about a second." Photograph: Rupert Burdock

"The Old spirit of Spain stops a young Spanish girl in her tracks and she watches quietly as the dance unfolds," writes Richard Daft Photograph: Richard Daft

John Cockburn says: "Taken in Plaza de Espana, Sevilla, September 2011. The Flamenco dancers arrive!" Photograph: John Cockburn

Sarah Boxer: "I took this photo in Shimbwe, Tanzania in 2008. The girl in the picture was taking a well-earned break from collecting firewood. I like it because it captures a vibrant moment that comes flooding back to me the moment I see it." Photograph: Sarah Boxer

Helen Fryer took this picture in Bilbao (the Guggenheim) in the summer of 2007 Photograph: Helen Fryer

Martin Jeffries says of his entry: "A large gathering of exuberant kite enthusiasts on the beach in Valencia led to this display which reminded me of a Miro." Photograph: Martin Jeffries

Steve Roe's image shows a hotel window in Seville with a matador's taleguilla hanging in the sun. The palm seems to imitate the adoration of the crowd Photograph: Steve Roe

This colourful street scene in Denia, highlights the traditional Falles celebrations and captures the vibrancy of modern Spain, says Liz Wright Photograph: Liz Wright

This picture, by Karen Joyce, was taken on the beach near Marbella at sunset after enjoying a nice glass (or two) of Rioja Photograph: Karen Joyce

Antony Daniels creates a wonderfully abstract and moody composition by shooting surfers against the light in Tenerife. To surf in these Atlantic waters, you need a good knowledge of the shore – as well as an uncorked spirit Photograph: Antony Daniels

In this entrancing shot, Caroline Elmhirst captures the simple pleasures of Spanish life as two young flamenco dancers entertain onlookers in a square in Pollensa, Majorca Photograph: Caroline Elmhirst

Three-year-old Isabella looks stunning as she plays with old corks in a colourful flamenco dress in Chris Allen's shot – she has certainly caught the mood of the Live Uncorked way of life
Photograph: Chris Allen

The lively colour and intricate, playful design of one of Antoni Gaudí's light fixtures at his Park Güell garden complex in Barcelona is brought to life in Nicholas Thompson's close-up composition
Photograph: Nicholas Thompson

It's always fiesta time in Spain. Colourful ribbons of bunting, set against a cloudless azure sky, lead the eye into Jan Johnston's stunning street composition Photograph: Jan Johnston

Morgan Verona captures the smiling faces and exuberant dress of a bride and her bridesmaids on the beach at Cartagena de Indias in Colombia – a bold, colourful photo and a perfect expression of the uncorked spirit of life Photograph: Morgan Verona