A grey whale and her calf greet an audience of awestruck admirers on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico. The magnificent mammals swim up to several boats full of tourists and get so close that the passengers can stroke the mother and baby whale. The special moment was photographed by lawyer Andrea Izzotti, 47, of Genovia, Italy. Andrea says: “The mother was milking her calf in shallow waters, but they are very curious animals and they came up to our boats to see the humans.
Complete with core, mantle and crust, these incredible planet cakes are truly out of this world .
THESE kaleidoscopic-like photographs capture England’s churches and cathedrals in all their glory .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
NATURE PAPARAZZIS prove you don't have to be Justin Bieber or Cheryl Cole to attract a pack of photographers .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS - 250 DRIVERS ARRESTED FOR STREET RACING IN BIRMINGHAM- In Pic - The start line on the Heartlands Parkway Nechels Birmingham .
Destroyed buildings and overturned cars are seen after a huge tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma, near Oklahoma City, May 20, 2013 .
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
An Indonesian farmer is dragged through muddy water as he clings to the tails of two charging cows .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .