It’s a role reversal in the Visayan Sea as HUNDREDS of tiny, glistening eggs are carried around inside the mouth of their cardinalfish father. The dedicated dad takes a break from eating as he carries the eggs until they hatch, while the female continues her routine as normal. The nocturnal male cardinalfish appears to glow in the darkness as it proudly displays his brood. The stunning photographs were captured by 39-year-old photographer Marcello Di Francesco while on a trip around the Philippine Islands.
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
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 .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
SITTING in the middle of a vast desert, an abandoned cinema is still waiting for its first movie to be screened .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
DINING under the stars, this restaurant takes you back in time - inside an ancient cave .
IN a galaxy not so far away lies a magical display of lights that could be the latest image from NASA .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .