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.
Swimming side by side with divers, these manatees will do anything they can to stay warm .
Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
An aerial view of flooding in Gloucestershire .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
FROM the rolling hills of the Scottish highlands to looming chalk cliffs in Sussex, these stunning photographs capture the spectacular beauty of Great Britain .
GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .