Weekend readers' best photographs: delight

“The sheer joy of the Tavira carnival in Portugal is captured in this delightful shot.” Photograph: Ann Finn

“My loyal hound, Echo, generally loving life on Kersal Moor near Prestwich, Manchester.” Photograph: Anita Wilbraham

“Colourful chocolate-buttoned gingerbread men are sure to delight your tastebuds.” Photograph: Susan Guy

"I was sitting on Kenya's Diani Beach and this fisherman was delighted to have caught this tiny fish - adding to his catch to feed his family." Photograph: Ellie Skinner

"My son Arthur at four months, bursting with unadulterated joy on our deep pile rug." Photograph: Katie Jenkins

"The children I visited at the Ufefe nursery in South Africa have nothing, and this photo captured a moment of true delight" Photograph: Arthur Griffiths

"Bryn the cat showed every sign of delight when he found this unattended blanket - which had NOT been intended for him..."
Photograph: John Gilbey

"Friends reunited at a wedding reception. " Photograph: Colin Hardy