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Your pictures on the theme of 'texture'

We asked our readers to send in their best pictures on the theme of "texture". Here is a selection of the photographs we received from around the world.

Matthew Logan Green crested basiliskMatthew Logan
Matthew Logan: "The skin of this green crested basilisk at the National Zoo in Washington DC is a texture-lover's dream."
Claire Hardgrave Broken glassClaire Hardgrave
Claire Hardgrave: "A random accident: pebble vs patio door."
Mike Wright Leaf textureMike Wright
Mike Wright: "I left this leaf soaking in bleach for a few days. It removed all the colour and left the structure."
Delia Godfrey Moss on a pathDelia Godfrey
Delia Godfrey: "Nature gently softening the hard blocks of my driveway by softly framing them."
Katrina Crawford Sycamore seedsKatrina Crawford
Katrina Crawford: "Every autumn, huge piles of sycamore seeds appear in our garden. We scoop them all up, or so we think, until spring when dozens of little sprouts appear."
Tom Holloway ToadstoolsTom Holloway
Tom Holloway: "Aerial shot of this group of toadstools caught my eye at a National Trust, Berrington Hall in Herefordshire."
Siobhan McKenzie FungiSiobhan McKenzie
Siobhan McKenzie: "Hedgehog or fungi":[]}