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.
FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
A BAMBI was dramatically caught in mid-air by a greedy Nile crocodile in a once-in-a-million flying pincer move .
In the calm waters of Greenland, gigantic icebergs dwarf everything around them .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .