From foster care to the MAGICAL world of cosplay, a young girl’s dreams become reality after being adopted by a photography loving couple. 10-year-old Alice Lewis has assumed the identity of Alice in Wonderland, Dorothy of Oz and Joan of Arc, thanks to her photographer mum and cosplay, a performance art which uses costumes and fashion accessories. For years Alice played make-believe while she dreamed of the day she had a happily ever after with a family of her own, which she found, aged 7, when she was adopted by James and Kelly Lewis, from Atlanta, Georgia.
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
A TEN-THOUSAND square foot wide Avatar-style grove is such a beauty it will leave you feeling VINE .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
A Romanian photographer has captured the unique patterns of hundreds of human eyes in a series of striking macro shots .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
AN ADORABLE one-eyed kitten has been dubbed the 'pirate cat' because of his pirate-like facial expressions .
These are the amazing close up pictures of North Korea's mass games - after photographers were previously banned from taking shots so close to the dazzling formation dances .
An aerial view of flooding in Gloucestershire .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .