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Your pictures on the theme of 'derelict'

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

News imageChris Bowman Derelict boat on the shoreChris Bowman
Chris Bowman: "This boat has been a landmark on the North Devon coast for many years. Over time, storms and high seas have stripped her timbers and buried her deeper in the sands."
News imageFran Powell Bike covered in plantsFran Powell
Fran Powell: "This maybe more than derelict but it certainly fits the definition of the word. Derelict… 'abandoned by the owner; failing to give proper care and attention.'"
News imageAlysson Iceton Faded paint on a wooden wallAlysson Iceton
Alysson Iceton: "Almost like a painting, faded paint, rot and vines define an old derelict barn."
News imageOli Louch and Owen Copso Castle at nightOli Louch and Owen Copso
Oli Louch and Owen Copson sent in this picture of Dunstall Castle, near Worcester, lit up using a drone with an attached light.
News imageLadka Kurzrock Woman and a dog reflected in a mirrorLadka Kurzrock
Ladka Kurzrock: "I took this photo of myself and my dog as a reflection in a broken mirror. My dog discovered it and started to bark as she could see her own reflection."
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News imageCharlie Curtis VW Beetle carCharlie Curtis
Charlie Curtis photographed an abandoned VW Beetle.
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News imageTherese Elaine Brighton pier and a murmurationTherese Elaine
Therese Elaine: "The derelict West Pier in Brighton and Hove."
News imageChris Fawcett Aircraft in storageChris Fawcett
Chris Fawcett: "When Albania retired its fleet of MiG and YAK aircraft it left them to rot on Kucova Airfield. These are some of the hundreds of aircraft sitting in their final resting place."
News imageKeely Pleger Classic car in a fieldKeely Pleger
Keely Pleger: "A classic car, abandoned in a field, enjoying yet another beautiful sunset."
News imageAmanda Thompson Fishing shack near the seaAmanda Thompson
Amanda Thompson: "A long-abandoned fishing shack, slowly dissolving into the sea at Point Reyes, California."
News imageJim Munday Steetley PierJim Munday
Jim Munday: "The remains of Steetley Pier near Hartlepool at sunset."
News imageAndrew Cade The derelict Maunsell Sea FortsAndrew Cade
Andrew Cade: "The derelict Maunsell Sea Forts, built as a defence during World War Two to protect the Thames Estuary area and London, now abandoned and rusting off the coast of Whitstable, stark reminder of another period."
News imageVin Osbaldeston Toad Hall at Ainsdale, SouthportVin Osbaldeston
Vin Osbaldeston: "This is Toad Hall at Ainsdale, Southport. Once a thriving nightclub, it has been derelict for many years. Sefton Council commissioned award-winning street artist Paul Curtis to create this mural which features the locally found, but nationally rare, natterjack toad."
News imageMike Ferguson Self Raising signMike Ferguson
Mike Ferguson: "A play on 'raze to the ground', this building is 'Self Raising' itself with neglect."
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The next theme is "minimalism", and the deadline for entries is 19 October 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.

All photographs subject to copyright.