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.
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
As sunlight cascades through its vibrant stained glass windows, every inch of the Nasir-ol-Mulk Mosque bursts with colour .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
WELCOME to the drawing room that is home to the £100K world’s greatest collection of Margaret Thatcher autographed objects .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
Complete with core, mantle and crust, these incredible planet cakes are truly out of this world .
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .
These images of vintage cars, bikes and vans, pictured all over the world, could easily have come from a globetrotting petrol-head’s photo album .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .