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.
LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .
A HEIGHT-addicted airline pilot has taken pictures of the Dubai from 1,300-feet .
FULL OF STUNNING colours and swirling shapes, the furrows on these fields create a mix of mesmerising patterns .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
A Romanian photographer has captured the unique patterns of hundreds of human eyes in a series of striking macro shots .
These are the amazing close up pictures of North Korea's mass games - after photographers were previously banned from taking shots so close to the dazzling formation dances .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .