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.
GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
Most people bend over backwards to keep children entertained, but this baboon show us how it’s done .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
A Romanian photographer has captured the unique patterns of hundreds of human eyes in a series of striking macro shots .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .