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.
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
A man who conned tax officials out of £34 million and funded a lavish lifestyle of luxury hotels and restaurants has been jailed for one of the longest sentences in British criminal fraud history .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
A young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
NATURE PAPARAZZIS prove you don't have to be Justin Bieber or Cheryl Cole to attract a pack of photographers .
IN THE not so MISTY MOUNTAINS of Wiltshire, there lies an abandoned hobbit house .
AN ITALIAN mechanic has created the world’s most ferocious mini-car .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
Say cheese! This cheeky chappy isn’t in the mood to live up to his scary reputation as he is pictured here cracking a killer smile as he goes about his daily business .