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 soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
STAIRWAY obsessed photographers have captured psychedelic shots that will mesmerise you .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
These are the amazing close up pictures of North Korea's mass games - after photographers were previously banned from taking shots so close to the dazzling formation dances .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .