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.
AT first glance these images could easily be mistaken for photographs, but they are in-fact real life drawings created using nothing but coloured pencils .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
CLINGING onto nothing but ice, this brave climber reaches heights of 1000 FEET as he scales frozen solid waterfalls .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
With blue waves tumbling over them, these surfers glide underneath a tunnel of water .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .