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 .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
A floating market in Indonesia is bursting with vibrant colours as wooden rowing boats loaded with fruit and vegetables crowd the river .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
FROM KISSING an alligator on the nose to walking over broken glass, this fearless daredevil is a real life female JACKASS .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .