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Weekend readers' pictures: Talent

In Pictures: talent: Zoe Porteous
Zoe Porteous: “We came across these breakdancers in Brighton. They were all ­impressive but this guy was astonishing” Photograph: Zoe Porteous
In Pictures: talent: Paul Sampson
Paul Sampson: “This talented fool kept us ­entertained when high winds ­put a stop to a hot air ­balloon ­festival at Bodelwyddan Castle, north Wales” Photograph: Paul Sampson
In Pictures: talent: Peter Crome
Peter Crome: “I got this while taking shots for my ballerina fiancee’s CV at Noosa beach in Queensland, Australia.” Photograph: Peter Crome
In Pictures: talent: Tina Buckley
Tina Buckley: “A Sri Lankan fire-dancer trips the light fantastic at dusk. I later checked the coals - they were red hot” Photograph: Tina Buckley
In Pictures: talent: Charlie Sutton
Charlie Sutton: "A very 'talented' and entertaining bird of prey from the National Birds of Prey Centre in Gloucestershire where we spent a most entertaining afternoon. The owner could double for Sandy Toksvig with throwaway lines and commentary!" Photograph: Charlie Sutton
In Pictures: talent: Elaine Charleston
Elaine Charleston: "This was taken in Djamaa El Fna square, Marrakesh, just as the evening was getting busy. They were fascinating with their quick acrobatic moves, their yelps and whoops and perfect balancing acts" Photograph: Elaine Charleston
In Pictures: talent: Lucy Buckroyd
Lucy Buckroyd: "Outside Sacre Couer, Paris. This man performed staggeringly impressive football tricks to music, keeping the ball in the air for long periods of time to a cheering and mesmerised crowd" Photograph: Lucy Buckroyd
In Pictures: talent: Maeve Mc Namara
Maeve Mc Namara: "People always think they are hugely talented jumping off the diving board in Salthill, Galway" Photograph: Maeve Mc Namara
In Pictures: talent: Miltos Dikaros
Miltos Dikaros: "My friend is a dilettante, occasionally trying to learn the sax, master sailing, experience parachuting and getting to grips with juggling. His efforts are remarkable and the results, at times, spectacular! I like the concentration and the hint of goofiness in this photo" Photograph: Miltos Dikaros
In Pictures: talent: P. Noon
P Noon: "I'd never been to an airshow before and was so impressed with the talent and skill of all the pilots. However this picture shows the talent and sheer nerve of the wing walkers too" Photograph: P. Noon
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