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.
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
With an abandoned tricycle sitting in an empty corridor, this derelict but once grand mansion could be the setting for The Shining .
FULL OF STUNNING colours and swirling shapes, the furrows on these fields create a mix of mesmerising patterns .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .
AN ITALIAN mechanic has created the world’s most ferocious mini-car .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
