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. The town of Coober Pedy is home to over 1,500 people, as well as hotels, restaurants and churches, all of which are located up to 100ft below ground. “Coober Pedy is renowned for its below-ground residences, called dugouts, which are used to avoid the scorching daytime heat,” says photographer Abigail Varney, who visited the unusual town, located 846km north of Adelaide.
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
A grand 56-bedroom hotel, once heaving with injured soldiers during the First World War, now lies completely abandoned .
SOARING at 112 miles per hour through the air, this petite blonde certainly lives up to her title as the fastest flying woman in the world .
This longhorn beetle demon-strates a dark side as it looks just like the devil .
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .
A Brit photographer has captured one of the world's most camera-shy species of fish - during a game of underwater peek-a-boo .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
Some will get up close and personal with Mother Nature’s deadliest animals to get the perfect shot, posing the question, what lengths will a photographer go to for that all important picture? But in this case, the question should be what depths .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .