TOMORROW (Saturday) marks the 28th anniversary of the nuclear disaster that left the city of Chernobyl devastated. All of the city’s local landmarks, once bustling with students in school or patients awaiting their doctor in hospital, now lie deserted after tragedy struck in April of 1986. Sales manager and photographer Toby Batchelor, 34, travelled to the nuclear site of Pripyat, Chernobyl, to capture these bleak photographs. 'I decided to take a trip to witness the aftermath of the Chernobyl nuclear accident,' says Toby, of Derby.
WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .
GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
Exploding out of the water, a great white shark performs a backflip during a hunt for seals .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
Meet the human CCTV: a PCSO with a memory for faces so sharp he has apprehended more than 130 suspects in the last year alone with his eagle eyed talents .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .