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, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
This brave Hyena finally catches his pray among the thousands of flamingos, Lake Nakuru, Kenya - OUTNUMBERED among thousands of flamingos, this bold hyena is not put off from hunting for a morning snack .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
A hypnotherapist filmed himself sexually abusing a 19-year-old patient while she was in a trance-like state .
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 .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
MESMERIZING night sky photographs offer a spellbinding look at the stars .