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.
BREATHING life back into old photographs, these black and white images are transformed by colour .
A lazy tree frog, tired of hopping along a branch, chooses the slowest form of transport when it jumps on top of an unsuspecting snail .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
With blue waves tumbling over them, these surfers glide underneath a tunnel of water .
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 .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .