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 hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
A BIKINI swim with jellyfish sounds like the most painful past-time on the planet .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
These photographs of extreme weather capture storms furiously rolling across the sky above America .
A trout manages to escape the jaws of a hungry cormorant - only to find itself back inside the bird's long beak .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
