SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive. Equipped with a bird, gas lamp and net, he fishes without the aid of a rod by using an unusual method - first practiced in 960 AD. The fisherman, pictured in southern China, releases a cormorant bird which dives into the water and retrieves a carp, before returning to the fisherman’s reed raft. The stunning images of cormorant fishing were captured on the River Li in Guilin, China by Russian photographer Viktoriia Rogotneva when he visited the fishermen of Guilin.
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .
TOMORROW (Saturday) marks the 28th anniversary of the nuclear disaster that left the city of Chernobyl devastated .
SHOWING off her best assets for the camera, this cheeky orangutan is in the mood for love, puckering up her lips to blow the biggest kiss she can .
