From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours. Daniel Parent photographed the birds as they fed from an array of tropical flowers in Rio Segundo, Costa Rica. The 53-year-old photographer, of Gatineau, Quebec, says: “These little creatures are truly a spectacle to witness.
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
With a dust covered coat hung from a wardrobe door and a pair of glasses left on a shelf, a remote farmhouse lies abandoned in the Welsh countryside .
From squids to Star Wars, these flipping marvellous creations are pancake portraits .
FROM a Kung-Fu professional to a mini incredible hulk, these are the babies you wouldn't want to mess with .