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.
WITH his spiked ears and yellow and blue body, a colourful monkey bears an uncanny resemblance to Marvel Comics’ Wolverine .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
With a dust covered coat hung from a wardrobe door and a pair of glasses left on a shelf, a remote farmhouse lies abandoned in the Welsh countryside .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .
From foster care to the MAGICAL world of cosplay, a young girl’s dreams become reality after being adopted by a photography loving couple .
A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .
MESMERIZING night sky photographs offer a spellbinding look at the stars .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .