FULL OF STUNNING colours and swirling shapes, the furrows on these fields create a mix of mesmerising patterns. These fascinating photographs were captured by amateur photographer Zhang Ning, 51, in awe of her native country's beauty after trips across China. 'I am very lucky that my country China is so diverse and large,” explains Zhang Ning, from Dongguan, Guangdong, China. 'It can provide me with numerous opportunities to shoot different landscapes, cultures, traditions.
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
FROM THE world famous Girl with a Pearl Earring painting to a jaguar in the grass, these incredible drawings are created from coloured ballpoint pens .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
A BAMBI was dramatically caught in mid-air by a greedy Nile crocodile in a once-in-a-million flying pincer move .
An Italian photographer travelled to Chile where he visited several star-gazing sites, home to some of the world's most advanced telescopes, located in the spectacular setting of the Atacama desert .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .