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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AMAZING AERIAL PATTERNS

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MESMERISING FUNGI

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POLAR BEARS HAVE A SPLASHING TIME

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SURREAL WILDLIFE

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FREE RIDE

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INCREDIBLE FOG CREATES GLOWING LANDSCAPES OVER TAIWAN

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ROAD KILL ON THE MENU

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HOUSEWORK-OUT

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ADORABLE POLAR BEAR CUBS PLAY-FIGHT IN THE SNOW

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PORTRAITS IN PAKISTAN

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FLY FISHING

A fish almost escapes the beak of a bird as they both soar through the air .