HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain. Using the large, flat plant as an umbrella, the young owls wince as the raindrops bounce off their make-shift roof. The rainy scene was captured by 36-year-old photographer, Tanto Yensen at a small park near his home in Jakarta, Indonesia.
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
MESMERIZING night sky photographs offer a spellbinding look at the stars .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
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 .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
PRANKSTER Dom Joly was so livid when he was slapped with a parking ticket that he took to Twitter to vent his anger – only to discover he was the victim of his own gag! The comic got a taste of his own medicine when he was tricked by a fellow joker for the first time in a decade .
WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .
A photographer has captured spellbinding images of stars swirling above the English countryside .