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.
CLIMBING, falling and tugging on his weary mum, this little orangutan is up to all kinds of trouble .
A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .
AN ADORABLE one-eyed kitten has been dubbed the 'pirate cat' because of his pirate-like facial expressions .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
Sitting all alone on drift ice in the Arctic Ocean, this lonely little fella looks lost .
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
HUNDREDS of hot air balloons decorate the sky above Turkey as the rising sun illuminates the spectacular scenery below .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
