DRIFT WOOD is carefully crafted and transformed into this thought provoking masterpiece. Full of wildlife such as deer, giraffes, monkeys and even rhinos, this sculpture bursts with nature that surrounds mankind. The amazing sculpture was created by American sculpture Paul Baliker, 59, after sculpting became his obsession. ’I started out sculpting to put food on the table, I never dreamt of where it would lead,’ said Paul. ‘I hope that people can see the environmental message I attempt to portray, and perhaps think hard about the impact man has on the natural world.
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
SWIMMING in unison, millions of silverside fish dwarf the divers .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
Some will get up close and personal with Mother Nature’s deadliest animals to get the perfect shot, posing the question, what lengths will a photographer go to for that all important picture? But in this case, the question should be what depths .