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.
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
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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 cricket perches on an unusual seat after crawling up the snout of a crocodile .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .