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.
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
FROM motorcycling to department store shopping these spookily faceless people are part of the Chinese-fad for wearing protective solar-visors in public .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .
WITH the phosphorescent blobs and mesmerising patterns, these spectacular images may look like the hall marks of an enchanted forest but it is in fact the scene of thousands of dancing FIREFLIES .