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.
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
FULL OF STUNNING colours and swirling shapes, the furrows on these fields create a mix of mesmerising patterns .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
An American black bear mimics John Travolta’s famous Saturday Night Fever dance move by hurling its arm in the air .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .
This brave Hyena finally catches his pray among the thousands of flamingos, Lake Nakuru, Kenya - OUTNUMBERED among thousands of flamingos, this bold hyena is not put off from hunting for a morning snack .
WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .
WELCOME to the pretty 122-inch-tall red dwelling that lays claim to the title of the UK's smallest house .
