SWIMMING slowly towards the shore, a small group of bottlenose dolphins arrive for breakfast at a beach in Western Australia. The dolphins swim into shallow waters, just three metres from the beach, and eat fish from the hands of locals. The eye-opening encounter was captured by 47-year-old lawyer and photographer Andrea Izzotti at Monkey Mia beach, a popular tourist destination on the west coast of Australia.
As sunlight cascades through its vibrant stained glass windows, every inch of the Nasir-ol-Mulk Mosque bursts with colour .
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .
With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
A terrified moose, trapped in a frozen lake, bobs her head above the icey water and awaits her rescue .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .