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.
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
BEHIND the doors of this building, with its stacks of mattresses and discarded remains of wheelchairs, lies another victim of austerity cuts .
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .
A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
AN OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .