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Your pictures on the theme of 'fences'

We asked our readers to send in their best pictures on the theme "fences". Here are some of the pictures we received from around the world.

Afroditi Kalambouka Glass of wine in front of garden fenceAfroditi Kalambouka
Afroditi Kalambouka: "On the first day of the easing of the lockdown restrictions, we went away on a log cabin mini-break. Rather than a barrier restricting access, this fence will remind me of opportunities for travelling again, and will represent a gateway to some sort of normality."
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Rachel Varley Decorated garden fenceRachel Varley
Rachel Varley: "Bringing a splash of colour to our neighbourhood in Horfield, Bristol."
Jess Thomson A cow tries to eat a plant through a gap in a fenceJess Thomson
Jess Thomson: "Determined, this Lancashire cow was not going to let a fence hamper her desire to eat."
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Duncan Holmes Wrought iron fence with twisted poleDuncan Holmes
Duncan Holmes: "We abandoned an endless traffic jam near Stonehenge and took to the country lanes for a break, coming upon this elegantly bent railing - almost improved by a minor collision."
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Doris Enders A caterpillar walking on a wire fenceDoris Enders
Doris Enders: "For this caterpillar, the fence is no hindrance to reaching his target."
Richard Hughes Two wood pigeons sitting on a wooden fenceRichard Hughes
Richard Hughes: "Our garden fence appears to be the local hot-spot for many a pigeon looking for love, but sometimes others need shooing off first: Get off my fence!"
Lesley Heptinstall Part of a wooden fence near Lake Coniston, England.Lesley Heptinstall
Lesley Heptinstall: "A typical Lake District submerged fence serves as a focal point against the early morning mist rising above Lake Coniston. We had to stop the car on our way to another prospective photo shoot so as not to miss capturing this atmospheric scene."
Sam Bancroft A row of cows near a fence on a farm in Ireland.Sam Bancroft
Sam Bancroft: "This was taken whilst my wife and I were touring Iceland - having taken lots of photos of stunning landscapes whilst visiting, I think this one captures day-to-day farming life in the country... with jaw-dropping backdrops."
Laura Burke Blackhead Lighthouse, Wild Atlantic Way, Co Clare, IrelandLaura Burke
Laura Burke: "Blackhead Lighthouse, Wild Atlantic Way, Co Clare, Ireland, photographed through the fence."
Martin Watson A fence made from old skisMartin Watson
Martin Watson: "A good use of retired race skis at my allotment in Cardiff."
Jane Wynter A fence marking the boundary of the piste in Les Arcs, ski resort in Bourg-Saint-Maurice, France.Jane Wynter
Jane Wynter: "A fence marking the boundary of the piste in Les Arcs," at the ski resort in Bourg-Saint-Maurice, France
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Mike Bentley Ice on a fence and post on the Pennine Way, Saddleworth Moor.Mike Bentley
Mike Bentley: "Ice crystals on fence and post alongside the Pennine Way as it comes off Saddleworth Moor, and before crossing the M62."
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Emily Trevitt A pet dog and a deer on opposing sides of a wire fenceEmily Trevitt
Emily Trevitt: "Oh deer. Have I been photobombed? A very brave young buck made sure our dog definitely stayed on his side of the fence."
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Chris Lemon A fence on a wild duneChris Lemon
Chris Lemon: "A fence stops the wild dune animals from entering the beach."
Anthony Baldwin The shadow of a cat cast upon a wooden fenceAnthony Baldwin
Anthony Baldwin: "Our cat 'Cat' slinking on one fence, casting a shadow on our other fence."
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James Bimson A black and white photo fo an old fenceJames Bimson
James Bimson: "Old fence that refuses to fall."
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Peter Jarrett A small house, and white picket fence, overlooks the Atlantic on the wild east coast of NewfoundlandPeter Jarrett
Peter Jarrett: "Canadians aren't big on fences. I once had a visitor from London who couldn't believe we didn't surround our homes with fences. This is a fence attached to a small house overlooking the Atlantic on the east coast of Newfoundland. And the purpose of the fence? To keep the moose out of the vegetable garden! Fewer people, more moose, I guess."
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The next theme is "Outdoor art" and the deadline for entries is 4 May 2021.

The pictures will be published later that week and you will be able to find them, along with other galleries, on the In Pictures section of the website.

You can upload your entries on this page or email them to yourpics@bbc.co.uk.

Terms and conditions apply.

Further details and themes are at: We set the theme, you take the pictures.

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