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 pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
HUNDREDS of colour coordinated yarns lie abandoned in this once thriving textile mill .
A British photographer has captured the beauty of London in a stunning series of landscapes shots .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
A toddler has shrugged off death an incredible 10 times thanks to his parents who revive him with the kiss of life every two weeks .
A floating market in Indonesia is bursting with vibrant colours as wooden rowing boats loaded with fruit and vegetables crowd the river .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .