An aerial view of flooding in Gloucestershire. Parts of Britain are at risk of further flooding as the Met Office forecasts more heavy rain in coming days.
From the rolling hills of the Brecon Beacons to the still waters in the Lake District, these photographs capture autumnal landscapes across Great Britain perfectly .
A trout manages to escape the jaws of a hungry cormorant - only to find itself back inside the bird's long beak .
HUDDLED together in the hollow of a tree, it would be easy to overlook these two sleepy owls as they blend into the trunk .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet .
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
A BABY-faced burglar is starting a seven year stretch in custody after being nabbed by a Jaffa Cake .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .