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.
The aurora lights captured in Blair Nebraska, America - WITH electrifying purple and illuminous green brightening up the night sky, this is the rare moment a flash of 'sprite' lightening was captured on camera .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
Destroyed buildings and overturned cars are seen after a huge tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma, near Oklahoma City, May 20, 2013 .
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
ALL IS not as it seems in these deceptive cityscapes .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
FIFTEEEN years after it was closed pictures by a British teacher show the calamity Hong Kong airport that was closed for being too dangerous .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .