A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness. The annual Torgya Festival in Tawang, in north-eastern India, is full of colourful dancing, music and theatre. The three day festival is held in the courtyard of the Tawang monastery, which is nestled on top of the hill overlooking the town. The vibrant event was attended by Australian photographers Stephen Axford and Catherine Marciniak.
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .
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 .
From a floating jelly fish to a relaxed seal, Britain’s unappreciated beach life is captured above and below the water .
USUALLY full to bursting, these London Underground stations stand silent and completely commuter free .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
SITTING on a burning sofa unable to move, one man turns his terrifying dreams into reality .