Exploding out of the water, a great white shark performs a backflip during a hunt for seals. The jaw-dropping moment stunned spectators watching from a catamaran near Seal Island in False Bay, South Africa. The hungry shark emerged from the water and bit down on the catamaran's dummy seal, before disappearing into the waves. Yirui Heng, of Singapore, photographed the action, which lasted for just seconds.
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
Say cheese! This cheeky chappy isn’t in the mood to live up to his scary reputation as he is pictured here cracking a killer smile as he goes about his daily business .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
These are the amazing close up pictures of North Korea's mass games - after photographers were previously banned from taking shots so close to the dazzling formation dances .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
HUNDREDS of colour coordinated yarns lie abandoned in this once thriving textile mill .
A luxury caravan with a price tag of ONE MILLION DOLLARS is due to hit the road later this year .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .