OPEN mouthed and wide eyed this little squirrel appears startled. Taken aback, he sits with his hands clasped and jaw dropped. The surprised eastern grey squirrel was photographed by Lithuanian photographer Giedrius Stakauskas, 38, on a trip to Bushy Park in London. ‘Even though his little face looks like he’s in a state of complete surprise, he was actually yawning and very sleepy,’ says Giedrius, now of London.
IN THE not so MISTY MOUNTAINS of Wiltshire, there lies an abandoned hobbit house .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
At least three people have been killed and more than 100 injured, some seriously, in two explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
SITTING in the middle of a vast desert, an abandoned cinema is still waiting for its first movie to be screened .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .