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.
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .
A COUNCIL has come under fire for slapping fines on people’s GRAVESTONES for breaching petty regulations on pot plants .
GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .
An Indonesian farmer is dragged through muddy water as he clings to the tails of two charging cows .
SITTING in the middle of a vast desert, an abandoned cinema is still waiting for its first movie to be screened .
The aurora lights captured in Blair Nebraska, America - WITH electrifying purple and illuminous green brightening up the night sky, this is the rare moment a flash of 'sprite' lightening was captured on camera .