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.
If you tune into primetime coverage of the 2012 Olympic Games, you’re most likely going to see London’s new Aquatic Center from many angles as athletes from all around the globe compete for the top spot on the podium .
AN ARRAY of colours, from pinks to blues and oranges, fill the night sky to create an amazing collection of interstellar patterns .
THIS may look like a dolphin through jumping hoops, but it is in fact nothing more than a clever 3D pencil drawing .
More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .
A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .
At first glance what might look like ordinary rusty bridge and road railings, are in fact amazing works of art .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
A host of websites that are almost twenty years old are collecting a cult following thanks to their retro appeal .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .