FIFTEEEN years after it was closed pictures by a British teacher show the calamity Hong Kong airport that was closed for being too dangerous. From ditching in the water to crashing through television aerials the images show the perils pilots faced when having to wing their way through residential tower blocks when attempting to land at the infamous Kai Tak 11,000-foot-long airport. Pictures also show how the tower blocks have boomed in size since the closure of the airport, which previously restricted their height. First built by the British in 1925 by the time it was closed by the Hong Kong government in 1998, it had suffered a shocking 12 air disasters with 270 people killed during this time - yet was handling nearly 30 million passengers per-year by 1996. Teacher Daryl Scott Chapman, 41, originally from Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire and who has lived in Hong Kong since he was 16-years-old took the pictures from 1992 to 1998
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
From foster care to the MAGICAL world of cosplay, a young girl’s dreams become reality after being adopted by a photography loving couple .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
