From a floating jelly fish to a relaxed seal, Britain’s unappreciated beach life is captured above and below the water. The split level photographs were taken by marine biologist Andrew Pearson, 32, after he spent time researching underwater life in Cornwall and Dorset. ‘People don't always realise what is underwater just a few feet from a UK beach and how interesting it can be,’ says Andrew, of Southampton. ‘I find 'split level' or 'half and half' photography captures a unique perspective not often seen by many people.
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .
DIVING boffins fired harpoons into 30-foot-long whale sharks in a bid to put the sea-beasts on Google Maps .
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .
PRANKSTER Dom Joly was so livid when he was slapped with a parking ticket that he took to Twitter to vent his anger – only to discover he was the victim of his own gag! The comic got a taste of his own medicine when he was tricked by a fellow joker for the first time in a decade .
SWIMMING in unison, millions of silverside fish dwarf the divers .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .