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.
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
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 .
TUGGING at his exhausted mum's ears, a beautiful baby orangutan refuses to settle for a nap as he begins a game of peek-a-boo .
TOMORROW (Saturday) marks the 28th anniversary of the nuclear disaster that left the city of Chernobyl devastated .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
A couple have tied the knot in a spectacular Harry Potter-themed wedding which cost £45,000 .