WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .

A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .

FROM motorcycling to department store shopping these spookily faceless people are part of the Chinese-fad for wearing protective solar-visors in public .

A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .

WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .

ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .

HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .

A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .

Some will get up close and personal with Mother Nature’s deadliest animals to get the perfect shot, posing the question, what lengths will a photographer go to for that all important picture? But in this case, the question should be what depths .

Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .

THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .

Exploding out of the water, a great white shark performs a backflip during a hunt for seals .