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.
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
FORGET Thorpe Park this summer as this is a 50 mile-per-hour ride over the Colorado River CANYON .
At first glance what might look like ordinary rusty bridge and road railings, are in fact amazing works of art .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
USUALLY full to bursting, these London Underground stations stand silent and completely commuter free .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .