RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles. Soaring through the air at 200mph, the eagles race to reach their keeper, in order to win first place in an annual festival, which celebrates the heritage of the Kazakh people. The Golden Eagle festival is held every October in Bayan-Olgii, a province in western Mongolia. Belgian photographer and software developer Stefan Cruysberghs captured the photographs when he travelled to the region to witness the occasion first-hand.
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
A COUNCIL has come under fire for slapping fines on people’s GRAVESTONES for breaching petty regulations on pot plants .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
FULL OF STUNNING colours and swirling shapes, the furrows on these fields create a mix of mesmerising patterns .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
The claws come out at meal time as a group of white tailed eagles brawl over road-kill .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
Meet the human CCTV: a PCSO with a memory for faces so sharp he has apprehended more than 130 suspects in the last year alone with his eagle eyed talents .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .