An intrepid photographer travelled to the abandoned ghost town of Bodie in northern California to capture the historic buildings that are trapped in time. The eerie mining town located in Bodie Hills in Mono County, east of the Sierra Nevada mountain range, sits alone in the desert, 75 miles south east of Lake Tahoe. Professional photographer Julien McRoberts, 50, photographed several of the 170 buildings within Bodie, including the once heaving church, saloon and general store. Bodie was a gold mining camp in 1859 and by 1880 it had become a bustling town with a population of 2,700. It wasn’t until 1910 that the town was in decline, as gold miners moved out of Bodie and onto more promising land.
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - FUNKY BUMP: FROM MIRROR bellies to rainbow bumps these pregnancy casts of stone and bronze could be the funkiest way to preserve your bump for posterity .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
From the rolling hills of the Brecon Beacons to the still waters in the Lake District, these photographs capture autumnal landscapes across Great Britain perfectly .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
The view from this rooftop pool is sure to make most holidaymakers envious .
LIKE SUPERMAN carrying a slimy Lois Lane through the air this frog is treating its mate to a flying lesson .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
SITTING in the middle of a vast desert, an abandoned cinema is still waiting for its first movie to be screened .