Weekend readers' in pictures: Unity

Maria Nguyen: “A rare shot of a flock of pink flamingos and their crisp silhouette in peace and unity, taken in Laguna Colorado” Photograph: Maria Nguyen

Ged Mason: “Another brick in the wall” Photograph: Ged Mason

Tom Webb: “The importance of unity in the harsh conditions of rural life in Zambia was expressed by the children playing with such energy and enthusiasm” Photograph: Tom Webb

Allegra Drury: "I was actually looking at how lights affected photos using the pier as an example when I saw the mass flock of birds flying in unison" Photograph: Allegra Drury

Cate Warde: "Prayer time in Istanbul - one minute everyone was standing around in the street, and the next all kneeling in devotion" Photograph: Cate Warde

Andrew Walker: "I was out cycling round Tatton Park in Cheshire a week or so ago, and sat by the lake for a few minutes. I watched the progress of a family of geese, getting out at intervals for some grazing on the grassy banks, until they headed my way. It seemed the perfect family picture, with mum and dad carefully shepherding the chicks" Photograph: Andrew Walker

Goran Jovetic: "Morondava, Madagascar. They're in love ... Les baobabs amoureux" Photograph: Goran Jovetic

Graham Mather: "On a recent trip to The Netherlands for a family occasion, I visited the Keukenhof (The garden of Europe) and was amazed at the way the flowers were manipulated by the wind into all bending over in unison" Photograph: Graham Mather

Olaf Schuelke: "Despite all their efforts, many couples don't remain united forever" Photograph: Olaf Schuelke

Rhys Bradley: "Don't forget to brush! I took this photo of my girlfriend's toothbrush and mine. It's probably very corny but I think it's quite symbolic of our togetherness" Photograph: Rhys Bradley