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.
An Italian photographer travelled to Chile where he visited several star-gazing sites, home to some of the world's most advanced telescopes, located in the spectacular setting of the Atacama desert .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet .
AN ARRAY of colours, from pinks to blues and oranges, fill the night sky to create an amazing collection of interstellar patterns .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .