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.
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
AN OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
TENNIS was a game made for three according to the first Victorian rule book .
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
LIKE SUPERMAN carrying a slimy Lois Lane through the air this frog is treating its mate to a flying lesson .
CCTV shows a dark figure dumping the dog- A pet dog suffering with cancer has been put down after being dumped at an animal rescue in what officials said is the worst abandonment of any animal they have witnessed .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
