FROM THE world famous Girl with a Pearl Earring painting to a jaguar in the grass, these incredible drawings are created from coloured ballpoint pens. These amazing illustrations were created by Portuguese solicitor and artist Samuel Silva, who has had a strong interest in drawing since he was two years old. ‘I have been interested in drawing since the very first time I ever touched a pencil and a sheet of paper, when I was two years old.’ says 31 year old Samuel, now of London. ‘After that day, I never stopped drawing. Unlike most children, I didn’t start by scribbling; I just instinctively drew straight away.
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
HUNDREDS of hot air balloons decorate the sky above Turkey as the rising sun illuminates the spectacular scenery below .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
A toddler has shrugged off death an incredible 10 times thanks to his parents who revive him with the kiss of life every two weeks .
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
INSIDE Britain's last Naval hospital where scurvy was cured looks like an NHS time capsule .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
WELCOME to what could be the world's tallest TOTALLY wooden construction .
A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .