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.
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .
This brave Hyena finally catches his pray among the thousands of flamingos, Lake Nakuru, Kenya - OUTNUMBERED among thousands of flamingos, this bold hyena is not put off from hunting for a morning snack .
ALL IS not as it seems in these deceptive cityscapes .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
AN ADORABLE one-eyed kitten has been dubbed the 'pirate cat' because of his pirate-like facial expressions .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
A BUMPER season of births has left zoo with three of the cutest exotic kittens you're likely to see .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
SITTING in the middle of a vast desert, an abandoned cinema is still waiting for its first movie to be screened .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .