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 little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .
NOT YOUR everyday selfie, this plucky diver poses with some of the scariest predators in the ocean .
With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
At first glance what might look like ordinary rusty bridge and road railings, are in fact amazing works of art .