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 baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
BRAIDED, sculpted and beaded, these are the eye-catching hairstyles worn by the tribal women of Angola .
AN ITALIAN mechanic has created the world’s most ferocious mini-car .
AN American accountant has grown the world's biggest MELON and smashed his way into the record books with his mammoth 350 .
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A BUMPER season of births has left zoo with three of the cutest exotic kittens you're likely to see .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
A Brit photographer has captured one of the world's most camera-shy species of fish - during a game of underwater peek-a-boo .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .