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.
The lighthouses of Brittany, from Brest to Le Conquet, stand tall on France’s north-western coast against stunning scenery .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
LIKE SUPERMAN carrying a slimy Lois Lane through the air this frog is treating its mate to a flying lesson .
THESE are the Disney Princesses you wouldn't want to run into in a dark alley .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
A Little owl looks down the lens of a camera and gives the photographer a cheeky wink .
More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .
IN a galaxy not so far away lies a magical display of lights that could be the latest image from NASA .
HEART-MELTING shots of a French bulldog and a ten-month-old French baby could be the cutest you’re likely to see .
SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .