COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice. The ice emits a blue glow as the climbers make their way down and move through the glacier. The stunning photographs were captured by American glacier trekking guide Jared Carlson on a trip to the Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau, Alaska. The 36-year-old was joined by climbing friend Jason Nelson, 37, as the pair explored the moulin, which is a circular, vertical well-like shaft within a glacier.
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
IN a galaxy not so far away lies a magical display of lights that could be the latest image from NASA .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .
When couples talk about wanting a white wedding, few will be referring to getting hitched on a glacier sat on top of an active volcano .
HUNDREDS of hot air balloons decorate the sky above Turkey as the rising sun illuminates the spectacular scenery below .
BREATHING life back into old photographs, these black and white images are transformed by colour .
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .
FULLY equipped with a kitchen and lounge, it's hard to believe this modern holiday let is actually a BUS .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .