SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA. Children as young as four catch fish, octopus and lobsters from handmade boats off the eastern coast of Sabah, Malaysia. Along with their families, they live in wooden huts on stilts and trade their seafood for necessities with islanders in the nearby town of Semporna. Photographer Ng Choo Kia visited the Bajau people, joining them on their pirogues, which is a long narrow canoe made from a single tree trunk, and documenting their daily life in a series of pictures.
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
THIS is the EXPLOSIVE moment when a 50 metre high pylon came crashing down to earth in a rural field .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
Swirling water and sand create amazing aerial images of river deltas across Iceland .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .