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.
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
A grand 56-bedroom hotel, once heaving with injured soldiers during the First World War, now lies completely abandoned .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
The claws come out at meal time as a group of white tailed eagles brawl over road-kill .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .