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.
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
A BRITISH couple are the first to tie the knot inside an enormous GLACIER in Iceland .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
A photographer has travelled the length of the UK capturing lighthouses and their picturesque surroundings .
LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - FUNKY BUMP: FROM MIRROR bellies to rainbow bumps these pregnancy casts of stone and bronze could be the funkiest way to preserve your bump for posterity .
Swimming side by side with divers, these manatees will do anything they can to stay warm .
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .
Complete with core, mantle and crust, these incredible planet cakes are truly out of this world .
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .
WELCOME to the Temple of Zoom where you can “experience” sliding down a Mayan temple into shark infested waters .