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.
Armed with a snorkel, flippers and her skimpy bikini, an intrepid female free diver swims alongside an array of reef sharks .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
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 .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .
An Italian photographer travelled to northern India where he visited poverty stricken suburbs and captured ordinary people in a series of intimate and expressive portraits .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .