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.
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
This longhorn beetle demon-strates a dark side as it looks just like the devil .
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BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
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 .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
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