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.
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .
RACING down the slopes in her tiny ski gear, this TWO-YEAR-OLD girl has already mastered the art of skiing .
A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .
Swirling water and sand create amazing aerial images of river deltas across Iceland .
MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .
A toddler has shrugged off death an incredible 10 times thanks to his parents who revive him with the kiss of life every two weeks .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
COULD this be the most distastrous wedding cake fail EVER? Most brides opt for a traditional tiered white wedding cake decorated with delicate pink roses and lace for their big day .
BRAIDED, sculpted and beaded, these are the eye-catching hairstyles worn by the tribal women of Angola .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
HUNDREDS of colour coordinated yarns lie abandoned in this once thriving textile mill .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .