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.
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
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 .
A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
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 .
From the rolling hills of the Brecon Beacons to the still waters in the Lake District, these photographs capture autumnal landscapes across Great Britain perfectly .
A BIKINI swim with jellyfish sounds like the most painful past-time on the planet .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .