These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare. They were born decades after American forces sprayed the herbicide dioxin, Agent Orange, in Vietnam in the 1960s, but children living in the southern region of the country continue to battle physical deformities and mental disorders. American photographer Matt Lief Anderson, 30, travelled to an orphanage outside of Ho Chi Minh City to document the harrowing story and everyday struggles of third generation Agent Orange victims ravaged by the chemical. Abandoned by their parents, 20 children live side by side in one large room, each confined to a small metal bed with just a rug covering the metal bars.
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
IN a galaxy not so far away lies a magical display of lights that could be the latest image from NASA .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
A trout manages to escape the jaws of a hungry cormorant - only to find itself back inside the bird's long beak .
AN OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .