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.
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
CAMPED out in the middle of a forest, these unusual hut hotels take you back to basics .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .
LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .
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AN ANGRY giraffe gave a bush-riding cyclist a scare when he stomped his £2K bike into the dirt .
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As sunlight cascades through its vibrant stained glass windows, every inch of the Nasir-ol-Mulk Mosque bursts with colour .
NATURE PAPARAZZIS prove you don't have to be Justin Bieber or Cheryl Cole to attract a pack of photographers .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
