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.
At first glance what might look like ordinary rusty bridge and road railings, are in fact amazing works of art .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
BRAIDED, sculpted and beaded, these are the eye-catching hairstyles worn by the tribal women of Angola .
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
SWIMMING slowly towards the shore, a small group of bottlenose dolphins arrive for breakfast at a beach in Western Australia .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
A TAXIDERMY truck spotted in America’s Deep South could be the most gruesome wagon on the road .
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 .
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .
DIPPING and diving their way through this bumpy journey, these giraffe's duck for cover as they dodge multiple cables and wires .