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.
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
HUDDLED together in the hollow of a tree, it would be easy to overlook these two sleepy owls as they blend into the trunk .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
A rare manuscript of one of Charlotte Bronte’s earliest poems went under the hammer today and fetched nearly £100,000 – double what it was expected to get .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
AT 4,800 metres high and just three metres wide, this is the most dangerous road in the world .
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
With blue waves tumbling over them, these surfers glide underneath a tunnel of water .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
AN ADORABLE one-eyed kitten has been dubbed the 'pirate cat' because of his pirate-like facial expressions .