THIS may look like a dolphin through jumping hoops, but it is in fact nothing more than a clever 3D pencil drawing. The amazing drawings are a trick of the mind created by Italian designer Alessandro Diddi, 42. 'I want my drawings to put across the message that the eye can trick the mind and make you believe that there are dimensions that are not really there,” said Alessandro. Using his own hands and objects to make the drawings appear even more life-like, they appear to show two men using their strength to pull a pencil out of Alessandro's hand, as well as a snake slithering away as its being drawn. Another shows Alessandro's fingers turn into claws and ripping the paper, while a different drawing indicates the designer trying to slam down the paper on a struggling man.
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
THIS is the shocking moment a clumsy radio newsreader plunged into a freezing canal while texting her boyfriend instead of looking where she was going .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
HUNDREDS of colour coordinated yarns lie abandoned in this once thriving textile mill .
AIRPORT staff have been put on alert after diet pills that come in grenade shaped containers sparked security alerts .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .
AN OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .