A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air. After a hard day of fishing with his mum and siblings, this cub is ready for a rest as he takes a dip in the river. The chilled out grizzly bear cub was photographed by Canadian photographer Patrick Roque, 50, on a trip to British Columbia, Canada. ‘The photos depict a typical grizzly cub playing and exploring,’ says Patrick, of Alberta, Canada.
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
THESE kaleidoscopic-like photographs capture England’s churches and cathedrals in all their glory .
The lighthouses of Brittany, from Brest to Le Conquet, stand tall on France’s north-western coast against stunning scenery .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
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 .
ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .