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.
An aerial view of flooding in Gloucestershire .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
A BIKINI swim with jellyfish sounds like the most painful past-time on the planet .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
A dog was SOW close to death after she dangerously swallowed a two-inch NEEDLE-Cute Shih Tzu Daisy could have pierced her intestines after eating the long needle and thread after finding it on the carpet .
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
THIS DANGER-mad female pensioner could be the oldest Brit to cage dive with CROCODILES .