A Romanian photographer has captured the unique patterns of hundreds of human eyes in a series of striking macro shots. Mogan Andrei, 26, began taking photographs of his friends' eyes in his hometown of Cugir in Alba County, Romania, to show the complex beauty of each visual organ. After posting his photographs online, Mogan, a graphic designer, received requests from admirers of his work to travel to the Romanian cities of Sibiu and Timisoara to continue his project.
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THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .
THE THOUGHT OF BECOMING shipwrecked on a remote destination would fill most holidaymakers with dread .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
WELCOME to what could be the world's tallest TOTALLY wooden construction .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
With stunning scenery and otherworldly vistas, Iceland’s rural beauty is inescapable – especially for Hollywood .