WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world.Home to one of the best skylines across the globe and the biggest skyscraper on the planet, the city makes for some impressive views, but none are more astounding than this collection of images taken from the 101st floor in the Burj Khalifa. Photographer Daniel Cheong, 50, spent hours at the top of the phenomenal building capturing the amazing aerial shots. The building forms the centrepiece of Downtown Dubai – which was recently ranked as having the fifth best skyline in the world. He said: ‘I believe that a city always looks more beautiful from a high vantage point than ground level. Taken on the 12th May 2013
GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .
THE THOUGHT OF BECOMING shipwrecked on a remote destination would fill most holidaymakers with dread .
A proud gorilla mum welcomes her newborn baby western lowland gorilla, a critically endangered species .
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .
A photographer has captured spellbinding images of stars swirling above the English countryside .
A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .
A young otter wades through a lake with his eyes set on an older rival’s fish .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .