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.
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height .
A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
A pair of BEAUTIFUL rescue sea turtles spot their catch in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
TUGGING at his exhausted mum's ears, a beautiful baby orangutan refuses to settle for a nap as he begins a game of peek-a-boo .
A pair of adorable polar bear cubs play-fight with each other in the Alaskan snow .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .