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.
A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
USUALLY full to bursting, these London Underground stations stand silent and completely commuter free .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
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 .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
TOMORROW (Saturday) marks the 28th anniversary of the nuclear disaster that left the city of Chernobyl devastated .