Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg. Shaking their tail feathers dry, the seabirds take a few moments to waddle back towards the water's edge before taking the plunge again. The amusing scene was captured by photography guide David Merron as he watched the penguins from a boat near Danco Island, Antarctica.
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
A photographer from the United Arab Emirates travelled to Pakistan where he captured the lives of local people in a series of expressive portraits .
Complete with core, mantle and crust, these incredible planet cakes are truly out of this world .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
A KITTEN'S teaparty and rat's playing dominoes are the bizarre creations by one of Britain's great eccentrics pictured in an incredible new book .
A floating market in Indonesia is bursting with vibrant colours as wooden rowing boats loaded with fruit and vegetables crowd the river .