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.
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory .
THIS ONE of a kind experience brings a whole new meaning to the phrase 'a coffee to go' .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
Exploding out of the water, a great white shark performs a backflip during a hunt for seals .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .
BEAUTIFULLY lit by the dim glow of lanterns, a cave in Iceland is transformed into the perfect wedding venue .
A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .