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 striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .
AN American accountant has grown the world's biggest MELON and smashed his way into the record books with his mammoth 350 .
Balanced on one leg, a frog assumes the crane kick martial arts stance made famous in the movie The Karate Kid .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
A ROAD KILL munching Scot has chewed on everything from a dead squirrel to an unlucky crow – all in the name of art .
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 .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
NEW DELHI, A woman activist of India's main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party crosses a police barricade near the residence of ruling Congress party chief Sonia Gandhi during a protest against the recent rape of a five-year-old girl in New Delhi, India, April 21, 2013 .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .