THESE kaleidoscopic-like photographs capture England’s churches and cathedrals in all their glory. The series of vertical panoramas showcase the buildings’ stunning patterns and designs. It was the intention of travel photographer Richard Silver to capture the often overlooked ceiling. The New York native says: ‘Much of the beauty in churches is above you. ‘I wanted to make people look at things in a new way.
DIVING boffins fired harpoons into 30-foot-long whale sharks in a bid to put the sea-beasts on Google Maps .
An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
A photographer from the United Arab Emirates travelled to Pakistan where he captured the lives of local people in a series of expressive portraits .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
BRAIDED, sculpted and beaded, these are the eye-catching hairstyles worn by the tribal women of Angola .