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.
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
A pair of adorable polar bear cubs play-fight with each other in the Alaskan snow .
LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .
This is the amazing moment two white-tailed kites take an in-flight meal - exchanging prey at 100 foot high in mid air .
A NINJA red squirrel cuts a dashing figure as the little fella jumps up to ten-feet between treetops in the Yorkshire Dales .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
THIS is the EXPLOSIVE moment when a 50 metre high pylon came crashing down to earth in a rural field .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .