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.
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
WONDERS of the world have been transformed into their mini-versions in a seven-year round the world adventure .
COURAGEOUS CLIMBERS scale frozen waterfalls in Canada, as the ice threatens to collapse beneath them .
Megan Brailsford, 32, from Cambridgeshire, met Daniel Dugdale, 29, in September 2020 .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .