A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light. The night sky looks magical as hints of stars glisten amongst the colours. These spellbinding images of the Northern Lights were captured by Norwegian photographer Tor-Ivar Naess. Tor-Ivar developed a love for the Aurora Borealis after he became fascinated by the colour range of the natural phenomenon.
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
This brave Hyena finally catches his pray among the thousands of flamingos, Lake Nakuru, Kenya - OUTNUMBERED among thousands of flamingos, this bold hyena is not put off from hunting for a morning snack .
With an abandoned tricycle sitting in an empty corridor, this derelict but once grand mansion could be the setting for The Shining .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .