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.
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
AN ITALIAN mechanic has created the world’s most ferocious mini-car .
A grand 56-bedroom hotel, once heaving with injured soldiers during the First World War, now lies completely abandoned .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts .
FORGET Thorpe Park this summer as this is a 50 mile-per-hour ride over the Colorado River CANYON .
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
In the calm waters of Greenland, gigantic icebergs dwarf everything around them .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .