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.
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
Exploding out of the water, a great white shark performs a backflip during a hunt for seals .
A photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy .
BURSTING from the water, a beautiful but deadly Sumatran tiger jumps for food in an Indonesian zoo .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
WELCOME to what could be the world's tallest TOTALLY wooden construction .
Sitting all alone on drift ice in the Arctic Ocean, this lonely little fella looks lost .