MESMERISING FIELD PATTERNS

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.

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FRILLED LIZARD SINGS FOR THE CAMERA

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ANIMAL WHISPERER TAMES SILKY SHARK

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SERENE ICEBERGS

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VENOM MAN

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AUSTRALIAN TOWN LOCATED UNDERGROUND

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THE MILLION DOLLAR CARAVAN

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WINKING SQUIRREL

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10 YEAR OLD GIRL REINVENTS HER IDENTITY THROUGH COSPLAY

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REAL LIFE DOLLS HOUSE

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