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.
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .
WITH their robotic movements and pristine uniforms, these are the sexy traffic girls of North Korea that are becoming iconic figures in the secretive state .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day and for this greedy camel he can't get enough of his morning feed, as he gate crashes his owner's mealtime .
The claws come out at meal time as a group of white tailed eagles brawl over road-kill .