A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record. Robyn Benincasa, 47, paddled non-stop for 90 miles around California's Huntington Beach Harbour. The athlete, from Cardiff by the Sea, California, spent 24 hours standing on a surf board while struggling against the pain of her artificial hip. 'I did this for all of the amazing women I know who are recovering from medical setbacks. I want to show what's possible when you choose not to focus on what you've lost, but on being the best of what you are today,' Robyn said…
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 .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
PEACE and love filled the 1980’s Glastonbury fields as relaxed festival goers kicked back and soaked up the atmosphere .
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
WITH the phosphorescent blobs and mesmerising patterns, these spectacular images may look like the hall marks of an enchanted forest but it is in fact the scene of thousands of dancing FIREFLIES .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
A Brit photographer has captured one of the world's most camera-shy species of fish - during a game of underwater peek-a-boo .