Ashlee, 20, has always known that she was supposed to be a girl. Born Zachariah, the psychology student hated wearing boys’ clothes and longed to wear frilly dresses and makeup. She even became the captain of her school’s netball team. After leaving school at 16, Ashlee knew she couldn’t live as a boy anymore, and with the support of her parents Elizabeth, 50, and Elwyn, 65, began to live as a girl. But her GP was less supportive, and when Ashlee asked to go on hormone therapy to complete her transformation, he turned her down for being too young
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
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A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
Beautiful turquoise waves rise and fall in a series of stunning images taken along the coastline of south-eastern Australia .
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .