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.
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .
A grey whale and her calf greet an audience of awestruck admirers on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
DIVING boffins fired harpoons into 30-foot-long whale sharks in a bid to put the sea-beasts on Google Maps .
AT first glance these images could easily be mistaken for photographs, but they are in-fact real life drawings created using nothing but coloured pencils .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
Armed with a snorkel, flippers and her skimpy bikini, an intrepid female free diver swims alongside an array of reef sharks .
A COUNCIL has come under fire for slapping fines on people’s GRAVESTONES for breaching petty regulations on pot plants .