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 family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .
With blue waves tumbling over them, these surfers glide underneath a tunnel of water .
A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
THE THOUGHT OF BECOMING shipwrecked on a remote destination would fill most holidaymakers with dread .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
Southern England, the south-west and west Wales have been warned to expect more wild weather, with heavy rain and high tides possibly leading to coastal flooding and travel disruption over the weekend .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
A BRITISH couple are the first to tie the knot inside an enormous GLACIER in Iceland .