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.
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
Soldiers standing guard outside the Woolwich barracks in London - Two terror suspects are under armed guard in separate hospitals in London after a serving soldier was hacked to death in the street .
DINING under the stars, this restaurant takes you back in time - inside an ancient cave .
STEPFORD wives from the 1950's and 60's are performing history's most sexist exercise programme .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
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 .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - FUNKY BUMP: FROM MIRROR bellies to rainbow bumps these pregnancy casts of stone and bronze could be the funkiest way to preserve your bump for posterity .
Armed with a snorkel, flippers and her skimpy bikini, an intrepid female free diver swims alongside an array of reef sharks .