FROM THE world famous Girl with a Pearl Earring painting to a jaguar in the grass, these incredible drawings are created from coloured ballpoint pens. These amazing illustrations were created by Portuguese solicitor and artist Samuel Silva, who has had a strong interest in drawing since he was two years old. ‘I have been interested in drawing since the very first time I ever touched a pencil and a sheet of paper, when I was two years old.’ says 31 year old Samuel, now of London. ‘After that day, I never stopped drawing. Unlike most children, I didn’t start by scribbling; I just instinctively drew straight away.
Swirling water and sand create amazing aerial images of river deltas across Iceland .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
AN ADORABLE one-eyed kitten has been dubbed the 'pirate cat' because of his pirate-like facial expressions .
A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
A grey whale and her calf greet an audience of awestruck admirers on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico .
WITH the phosphorescent blobs and mesmerising patterns, these spectacular images may look like the hall marks of an enchanted forest but it is in fact the scene of thousands of dancing FIREFLIES .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
CAMPED out in the middle of a forest, these unusual hut hotels take you back to basics .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .