TWO Little Owls perch on a fence as they enjoy their dinner. A doting dad passes a delicious wormy treat to his owlet as they soak up the English sunshine. These heart-warming photographs were captured by 45 year old graphic designer Mark Bridger near Basingstoke, Hampshire. Mark, who took up photography five years ago, has developed a passion for photographing birds. Mark says: "I have always admired photography, but it wasn't until I received a camera for my 40th Birthday that I actually started to take my own photographs...
THE THOUGHT OF BECOMING shipwrecked on a remote destination would fill most holidaymakers with dread .
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
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Complete with core, mantle and crust, these incredible planet cakes are truly out of this world .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
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COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
HUNDREDS of hot air balloons decorate the sky above Turkey as the rising sun illuminates the spectacular scenery below .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .