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.
DINING under the stars, this restaurant takes you back in time - inside an ancient cave .
SWIMMING in unison, millions of silverside fish dwarf the divers .
This longhorn beetle demon-strates a dark side as it looks just like the devil .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .
IN a galaxy not so far away lies a magical display of lights that could be the latest image from NASA .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
CLINGING onto nothing but ice, this brave climber reaches heights of 1000 FEET as he scales frozen solid waterfalls .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .