A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post. These adorable photographs of two playful bear cubs and their watchful mum were captured by American nature photographer D. Robert Franz, 56, on a visit to Lake Clark National Park, Alaska. 'What we see in these photographs is the interaction between the mother brown bear and her two cubs,' says D. Robert, of Cody, Wyoming.
Here's a collection of art for the DIGIT-AL age as these fascinating illusions of landmarks, places and even a banana are made using just a pair of hands .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
From the rolling hills of the Brecon Beacons to the still waters in the Lake District, these photographs capture autumnal landscapes across Great Britain perfectly .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
SWIMMING in unison, millions of silverside fish dwarf the divers .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
AN ARRAY of colours, from pinks to blues and oranges, fill the night sky to create an amazing collection of interstellar patterns .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
The rock restaurant, located in Zanzibar – THIS unique restaurant really does boast breath-taking views - as it is perched on a rock in the middle of the sea .