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.
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
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WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
BREATHING life back into old photographs, these black and white images are transformed by colour .
SNOWBOARDING in your £2,000 wedding dress sounds like a nightmare for most brides .
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WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .