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.
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .
A grey whale and her calf greet an audience of awestruck admirers on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
HEART-MELTING shots of a French bulldog and a ten-month-old French baby could be the cutest you’re likely to see .
A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .