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.
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
A young otter wades through a lake with his eyes set on an older rival’s fish .
15-foot-long great white sharks on the hunt, in False Bay, South Africa - SHOCK and awe pictures of 15-foot-long great whites on the hunt will leave you stunned .
IN a galaxy not so far away lies a magical display of lights that could be the latest image from NASA .
A Romanian photographer has captured the unique patterns of hundreds of human eyes in a series of striking macro shots .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
A cricket perches on an unusual seat after crawling up the snout of a crocodile .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS - 250 DRIVERS ARRESTED FOR STREET RACING IN BIRMINGHAM- In Pic - The start line on the Heartlands Parkway Nechels Birmingham .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .