STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity. He bobs his eyes above the water and surveys the scene, ready for his close-up. These photographs were captured by French marine biologist Mathieu Foulquie, 39, after he spotted the friendly toad in the resurgence of a little river near Montpellier, France. Mathieu, of Montpellier, France, was investigating underwater in a river named 'la Bueges' when he put his hand on the river bed and the toad grabbed his fingers.
CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory .
PEACE and love filled the 1980’s Glastonbury fields as relaxed festival goers kicked back and soaked up the atmosphere .
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
AT 4,800 metres high and just three metres wide, this is the most dangerous road in the world .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .
POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO - Thousands of worshippers gather to celebrate the Papal visit on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil .