AT first glance these images could easily be mistaken for photographs, but they are in-fact real life drawings created using nothing but coloured pencils. From extremely intrusive close-up images to more creative sketches, these extraordinary works are the product of American illustrator Morgan Davidson, 21, after she fell in love with drawing at an early age. 'There are two sides to my work,' explains Morgan. 'On the one side I have a series of drawings that zoom in on the face, breaking the 'personal space' bubble we always put up around us.’
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
Southern England, the south-west and west Wales have been warned to expect more wild weather, with heavy rain and high tides possibly leading to coastal flooding and travel disruption over the weekend .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
A host of websites that are almost twenty years old are collecting a cult following thanks to their retro appeal .