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 soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
AN ADORABLE one-eyed kitten has been dubbed the 'pirate cat' because of his pirate-like facial expressions .
BEAUTIFULLY lit by the dim glow of lanterns, a cave in Iceland is transformed into the perfect wedding venue .
An Italian photographer travelled to northern India where he visited poverty stricken suburbs and captured ordinary people in a series of intimate and expressive portraits .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
