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.
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .
The aurora lights captured in Blair Nebraska, America - WITH electrifying purple and illuminous green brightening up the night sky, this is the rare moment a flash of 'sprite' lightening was captured on camera .
GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .
IN a galaxy not so far away lies a magical display of lights that could be the latest image from NASA .
A proud gorilla mum welcomes her newborn baby western lowland gorilla, a critically endangered species .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .
