IN THE not so MISTY MOUNTAINS of Wiltshire, there lies an abandoned hobbit house. Built entirely by hand, this imaginative building was constructed by Colin Stokes as a home for his sheep. These photographs were captured in the countryside setting of Chedglow, Wiltshire by Manchester photographer Dan Circa, 28, after he decided to track down the quirky construction. 'Normally buildings like this are built for novelty, but once upon a time this was actually someone's home,' said Dan
A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
FIFTEEEN years after it was closed pictures by a British teacher show the calamity Hong Kong airport that was closed for being too dangerous .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .