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.
BRAIDED, sculpted and beaded, these are the eye-catching hairstyles worn by the tribal women of Angola .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .