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.
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
Sitting all alone on drift ice in the Arctic Ocean, this lonely little fella looks lost .
DIVING boffins fired harpoons into 30-foot-long whale sharks in a bid to put the sea-beasts on Google Maps .
An American black bear mimics John Travolta’s famous Saturday Night Fever dance move by hurling its arm in the air .
NOT YOUR everyday selfie, this plucky diver poses with some of the scariest predators in the ocean .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .
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 .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
BEAUTIFULLY lit by the dim glow of lanterns, a cave in Iceland is transformed into the perfect wedding venue .