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.
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
WITH LUSH GREEN LANDSCAPES stretching out as far as the eye can see, you're in for a treat at these one of a kind treehouses .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
A grand 56-bedroom hotel, once heaving with injured soldiers during the First World War, now lies completely abandoned .
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
Balanced on one leg, a frog assumes the crane kick martial arts stance made famous in the movie The Karate Kid .
Say cheese! This cheeky chappy isn’t in the mood to live up to his scary reputation as he is pictured here cracking a killer smile as he goes about his daily business .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .