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.
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
CAMPED out in the middle of a forest, these unusual hut hotels take you back to basics .
A ROAD KILL munching Scot has chewed on everything from a dead squirrel to an unlucky crow – all in the name of art .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .