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.
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
Beautiful turquoise waves rise and fall in a series of stunning images taken along the coastline of south-eastern Australia .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
THE CRAZE for mimicking the video game Streetfighter has spread to the streets of London .
TOMORROW (Saturday) marks the 28th anniversary of the nuclear disaster that left the city of Chernobyl devastated .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
A BEAUTIFUL sight for the eyes and the imagination, these liquid sculptures take shape in many different colours and formations .