Reader pictures nature special

Our readers love taking photos when they’re out and about – and we love seeing what they’ve taken!

We’ve put together a selection of our favourites, with a particular emphasis on nature, wildlife and the countryside.

You can send us your pictures by emailing [email protected] or posting them on Facebook under this story.

9. Your photos

This gorgeous crimson clover was taken by Sarah Green Photo: Sarah Green

Trees waking up from hibernation. Picture by Robert Coker Photo: Robert Coker

Andy Shah sent in this phenomenal poppy photograph Photo: Andy Shah

St Mary's churchyard, Burton Latimer. Sent in by Jeanette Hancock Photo: Jeanette Hancock