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.
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
Balanced on one leg, a frog assumes the crane kick martial arts stance made famous in the movie The Karate Kid .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
A NINJA red squirrel cuts a dashing figure as the little fella jumps up to ten-feet between treetops in the Yorkshire Dales .
COURAGEOUS CLIMBERS scale frozen waterfalls in Canada, as the ice threatens to collapse beneath them .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
IN THE not so MISTY MOUNTAINS of Wiltshire, there lies an abandoned hobbit house .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .