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.
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
WELCOME to what could be the world's tallest TOTALLY wooden construction .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .
BRAIDED, sculpted and beaded, these are the eye-catching hairstyles worn by the tribal women of Angola .
If you tune into primetime coverage of the 2012 Olympic Games, you’re most likely going to see London’s new Aquatic Center from many angles as athletes from all around the globe compete for the top spot on the podium .