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.
CARRYING a fully grown goat on his back, this five-year-old boy is a child shepherd in the mountains of northern Ethiopia .
A trout manages to escape the jaws of a hungry cormorant - only to find itself back inside the bird's long beak .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .
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 .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
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 .
STAIRWAY obsessed photographers have captured psychedelic shots that will mesmerise you .
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .
ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .