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.
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
NATURE PAPARAZZIS prove you don't have to be Justin Bieber or Cheryl Cole to attract a pack of photographers .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
VIBRANT bursts of colour fill the screen as beautiful flowers blossom in these time-lapse videos .
A KITTEN'S teaparty and rat's playing dominoes are the bizarre creations by one of Britain's great eccentrics pictured in an incredible new book .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
Say cheese! This cheeky chappy isn’t in the mood to live up to his scary reputation as he is pictured here cracking a killer smile as he goes about his daily business .