SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive. Equipped with a bird, gas lamp and net, he fishes without the aid of a rod by using an unusual method - first practiced in 960 AD. The fisherman, pictured in southern China, releases a cormorant bird which dives into the water and retrieves a carp, before returning to the fisherman’s reed raft. The stunning images of cormorant fishing were captured on the River Li in Guilin, China by Russian photographer Viktoriia Rogotneva when he visited the fishermen of Guilin.
WHETHER FLOATING through space or diving underwater, a lucky baby boy enjoys once in a life time experiences - in his DREAMS .
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
A lazy tree frog, tired of hopping along a branch, chooses the slowest form of transport when it jumps on top of an unsuspecting snail .
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 motorcycling to department store shopping these spookily faceless people are part of the Chinese-fad for wearing protective solar-visors in public .
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
This may look like a monster car engine that will leave petrol heads in a spin, but it is in fact a rather snazzy looking COFFEE MACHINE .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
A BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .