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.
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .
A floating market in Indonesia is bursting with vibrant colours as wooden rowing boats loaded with fruit and vegetables crowd the river .
STAIRWAY obsessed photographers have captured psychedelic shots that will mesmerise you .
A TEN-THOUSAND square foot wide Avatar-style grove is such a beauty it will leave you feeling VINE .
THIS unique holiday accommodation allows you to enjoy a full Flintstones experience .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
This frozen lighthouse in Michigan could easily be mistaken for a still from the snow swept disaster movie The Day After Tomorrow .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .