HUNDREDS of hot air balloons decorate the sky above Turkey as the rising sun illuminates the spectacular scenery below. Photographed in Cappadocia in central Turkey, the daily balloon tours attract thousands of tourists each year, including photography teacher Scotty Graham. The 53-year-old, of Jakarta, Indonesia, and his wife, Kartika, spent an hour in one of the balloons that dotted the sky. Scotty’s hot air balloon took flight just in time for sunrise and he photographed the incredible views from the basket, floating at a height of 200 metres.
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
BRAIDED, sculpted and beaded, these are the eye-catching hairstyles worn by the tribal women of Angola .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
WITH their robotic movements and pristine uniforms, these are the sexy traffic girls of North Korea that are becoming iconic figures in the secretive state .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
BEHIND the doors of this building, with its stacks of mattresses and discarded remains of wheelchairs, lies another victim of austerity cuts .
AIRPORT staff have been put on alert after diet pills that come in grenade shaped containers sparked security alerts .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .