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.
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
A grey whale and her calf greet an audience of awestruck admirers on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico .
SITTING in the middle of a vast desert, an abandoned cinema is still waiting for its first movie to be screened .
MESMERIZING night sky photographs offer a spellbinding look at the stars .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
An American black bear mimics John Travolta’s famous Saturday Night Fever dance move by hurling its arm in the air .
HUNDREDS of hot air balloons decorate the sky above Turkey as the rising sun illuminates the spectacular scenery below .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
From the rolling hills of the Brecon Beacons to the still waters in the Lake District, these photographs capture autumnal landscapes across Great Britain perfectly .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
What lies beneath this building site? Britain's great hope of winning the pre-WW2 arms race against Nazi Germany .