SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into. Seeming to be perfectly still at times, it is in fact dubbed the 'gateway to the underworld' and can be dangerously risky at high tide for all those who dare to get too close. These photographs were captured by Hawaiian photographer Chuck Babbitt, 57, after he decided to visit the unusual feature at Cape Perpetua, located on the central Oregon coast. 'Thor's Well is a deep hole located on the Pacific Ocean coastline,' says Chuck. 'It is a hole in the shelf that is connected to the ocean through submerged cave structures.'
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes.
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano.
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal.
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch.
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free.
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA.
CARRYING a fully grown goat on his back, this five-year-old boy is a child shepherd in the mountains of northern Ethiopia.
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge.
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin.
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat.
Pic By Graham Gibson/ HotSpot Media - SHARK HYPNOTIST BALANCES SHARK IN PALM OF HIS HAND- In Pic - Diver Tom and Caribbean reef sharks in the Bahamas- A SHARK hypnotist balances these predators in the palm of his hand by sending them to sleep with a gentle nose rub.