Families in an Indian slum put their lives on the line by living on top of an ACTIVE railway track. Located in Kolkata, India, the slum is home to around 1,000 residents and their makeshift shelters sit a foot away from the train tracks. Children gleefully play on the tracks throughout the day, and step aside whenever a train whistles by. Indian photographer Debosmita Das visited the slum, which stretches between 2 to 3 km, to document the dangerous living conditions.
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
As sunlight cascades through its vibrant stained glass windows, every inch of the Nasir-ol-Mulk Mosque bursts with colour .
A pair of adorable polar bear cubs play-fight with each other in the Alaskan snow .
A young otter wades through a lake with his eyes set on an older rival’s fish .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
BEAUTIFULLY lit by the dim glow of lanterns, a cave in Iceland is transformed into the perfect wedding venue .
It's incredible to think anyone could live in such horrendous squalor - yet two men have been prosecuted for keeping their homes in such revolting conditions that it was no longer fit for their animals .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
Families in an Indian slum put their lives on the line by living on top of an ACTIVE railway track .
