THESE kaleidoscopic-like photographs capture England’s churches and cathedrals in all their glory. The series of vertical panoramas showcase the buildings’ stunning patterns and designs. It was the intention of travel photographer Richard Silver to capture the often overlooked ceiling. The New York native says: ‘Much of the beauty in churches is above you. ‘I wanted to make people look at things in a new way.
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
The beds are consumed by moss instead of customers at this abandoned hotel .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
HUDDLED together in the hollow of a tree, it would be easy to overlook these two sleepy owls as they blend into the trunk .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
In the calm waters of Greenland, gigantic icebergs dwarf everything around them .