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.
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
Some will get up close and personal with Mother Nature’s deadliest animals to get the perfect shot, posing the question, what lengths will a photographer go to for that all important picture? But in this case, the question should be what depths .
Armed with a snorkel, flippers and her skimpy bikini, an intrepid female free diver swims alongside an array of reef sharks .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
An aerial view of flooding in Gloucestershire .
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
CAMPED out in the middle of a forest, these unusual hut hotels take you back to basics .
A young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket .