A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach. This cheeky fella ensures he’s stuffed as many peanuts as possible into his mouth before heading home. These fantastic close-ups where taken by Canadian photographer Brad Denoon, 48, as he fed them whilst he sat in his back garden in Trenton Ontario, Canada. 'I regularly sit outside and feed the chipmunks, and have done for years now' says Brad.
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .