USUALLY full to bursting, these London Underground stations stand silent and completely commuter free. These eerie photographs were compiled by social media director James Whatley, 34, who stumbled into the idea of capturing a deserted Underground. 'It was almost accidental if I'm perfectly honest,' says James, of London. 'I've spent nearly six years capturing these moments and it was only after the first five that I realised I was making a hobby of it.
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
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 HEIGHT-addicted airline pilot has taken pictures of the Dubai from 1,300-feet .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
The gunslingers are long gone and tumbleweeds have taken over at this abandoned American Wild West Theme Park in Cornwall .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
AN American accountant has grown the world's biggest MELON and smashed his way into the record books with his mammoth 350 .
A grey whale and her calf greet an audience of awestruck admirers on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .