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.
BALANCING 30 metres above ground, these slackliners take the expression of living dangerously one step further, by tightrope walking NAKED .
Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .
A floating market in Indonesia is bursting with vibrant colours as wooden rowing boats loaded with fruit and vegetables crowd the river .
A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
From squids to Star Wars, these flipping marvellous creations are pancake portraits .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
A proud gorilla mum welcomes her newborn baby western lowland gorilla, a critically endangered species .
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .
SWIMMING in unison, millions of silverside fish dwarf the divers .
NATURE PAPARAZZIS prove you don't have to be Justin Bieber or Cheryl Cole to attract a pack of photographers .