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.
THIS is the fascinating abandoned house, complete with mystery portraits and homely items, that has been dubbed - crooked cottage .
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .
These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .
GIANT garden sculptures don't beat about the bush .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
The rock restaurant, located in Zanzibar – THIS unique restaurant really does boast breath-taking views - as it is perched on a rock in the middle of the sea .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
SWIMMING slowly towards the shore, a small group of bottlenose dolphins arrive for breakfast at a beach in Western Australia .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .