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.
COULD this be the most distastrous wedding cake fail EVER? Most brides opt for a traditional tiered white wedding cake decorated with delicate pink roses and lace for their big day .
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 .
Sitting all alone on drift ice in the Arctic Ocean, this lonely little fella looks lost .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
An Italian photographer travelled to northern India where he visited poverty stricken suburbs and captured ordinary people in a series of intimate and expressive portraits .
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
From foster care to the MAGICAL world of cosplay, a young girl’s dreams become reality after being adopted by a photography loving couple .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .