THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner. With a splash, they dive down into the water to catch their next meal. The photographs were captured by Italian photographer Alessandro Rossini, 33, on the banks of the river Adda in Italy." In these pictures you can see how marvellous nature is,” says Alessandro, of Lissone.
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
BRAIDED, sculpted and beaded, these are the eye-catching hairstyles worn by the tribal women of Angola .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
A BRITISH couple are the first to tie the knot inside an enormous GLACIER in Iceland .
THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .