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.
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .
An aerial view of flooding in Gloucestershire .
LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
Say cheese! This cheeky chappy isn’t in the mood to live up to his scary reputation as he is pictured here cracking a killer smile as he goes about his daily business .
FROM motorcycling to department store shopping these spookily faceless people are part of the Chinese-fad for wearing protective solar-visors in public .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
