KALEIDOSCOPIC CATHEDRALS AND CHURCHES

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.

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HUNGRY TURTLE ATTRACTS AN AUDIENCE

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NEW DELHI CHILD RAPE PROTESTS

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ADORABLE BABY ORANGUTAN PLAYS WITH MUM

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CHERNOBYL - 28 YEARS ON

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BIKINI DIVER SWIMS WITH SHARKS

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POLAR BEARS HAVE A SPLASHING TIME

Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .

SLEEPING IN THE MOONLIGHT

With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .

BEAR CUBS AND DOTING MUM

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SMILING SHARKS

A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .

SLEEPING IN THE WILDERNESS

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COUPLE TIE THE KNOT IN SPECTACULAR £45K HARRY POTTER WEDDING

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