Most women would jump at the chance to put on some lipstick, sling on a pair of heels and head out for a romantic meal with their other half. But for super-sized mum Zeena Macdonald, 37, it was her worst nightmare. At 24 stone and a size 24, the home helper and mum-of-four was so ashamed of her appearance that she shunned date nights in favour of baggy sweatpants and a takeaway in front of the TV. When her husband tired of her excuses and ended their marriage in April 2011, Zeena decided to change her life for good and lost an incredible 13st. Now the former couch potato is a slinky size 10 and has never felt better.
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
SITTING on a burning sofa unable to move, one man turns his terrifying dreams into reality .
A Little owl looks down the lens of a camera and gives the photographer a cheeky wink .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
LINED up one by one on a deer’s back, these little birds give their wings a break as they catch a ride across London .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
CARRYING a fully grown goat on his back, this five-year-old boy is a child shepherd in the mountains of northern Ethiopia .
