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 frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
A project to create an underwater tribute to the stone Moai statues of Easter Island ended in disaster when 15 replica structures were destroyed after toppling from a boat and into the sea .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
