SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer. The big cat bobs its head above the water as it moves in closer, ready to pounce. Belgian software developer Stefan Cruysberghs photographed the tense attack at Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve, one of the largest national parks in the state Maharashtra in India. The 38-year-old, of Lommel, Belgium, says: “During our drive we stopped at a waterhole and three sambar deer were drinking in the middle of the pool.
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
An artist has transformed traditional Thanksgiving dinners into mini-masterpieces .
A Romanian photographer has captured the unique patterns of hundreds of human eyes in a series of striking macro shots .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
The gunslingers are long gone and tumbleweeds have taken over at this abandoned American Wild West Theme Park in Cornwall .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
