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.
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
Most people bend over backwards to keep children entertained, but this baboon show us how it’s done .
The beds are consumed by moss instead of customers at this abandoned hotel .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
Beautiful turquoise waves rise and fall in a series of stunning images taken along the coastline of south-eastern Australia .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .
Swimming side by side with divers, these manatees will do anything they can to stay warm .
COULD this be the most distastrous wedding cake fail EVER? Most brides opt for a traditional tiered white wedding cake decorated with delicate pink roses and lace for their big day .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
SHOWING off her best assets for the camera, this cheeky orangutan is in the mood for love, puckering up her lips to blow the biggest kiss she can .