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 beds are consumed by moss instead of customers at this abandoned hotel .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - FUNKY BUMP: FROM MIRROR bellies to rainbow bumps these pregnancy casts of stone and bronze could be the funkiest way to preserve your bump for posterity .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
FROM motorcycling to department store shopping these spookily faceless people are part of the Chinese-fad for wearing protective solar-visors in public .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
If you tune into primetime coverage of the 2012 Olympic Games, you’re most likely going to see London’s new Aquatic Center from many angles as athletes from all around the globe compete for the top spot on the podium .
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .