A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates. The canyon is a crack between the North American and Eurasian continents and every year these two continental plates drift about 2cm further apart. French marine biologist Mathieu Foulquie dived to 49ft and captured these images during an expedition through the freshwater Silfra canyon, located in Thingvellir Lake, Iceland. The 40-year-old, of Montpellier, France, says: “I had the privilege to dive at the famous Silfra dive site, probably the most impressive freshwater rift in Iceland.
With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
