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.
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .
TOMORROW (Saturday) marks the 28th anniversary of the nuclear disaster that left the city of Chernobyl devastated .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
A cricket perches on an unusual seat after crawling up the snout of a crocodile .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
An Italian photographer travelled to Chile where he visited several star-gazing sites, home to some of the world's most advanced telescopes, located in the spectacular setting of the Atacama desert .
As sunlight cascades through its vibrant stained glass windows, every inch of the Nasir-ol-Mulk Mosque bursts with colour .
