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.
Southern England, the south-west and west Wales have been warned to expect more wild weather, with heavy rain and high tides possibly leading to coastal flooding and travel disruption over the weekend .
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 .
The view from this rooftop pool is sure to make most holidaymakers envious .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
FLAUNTING its new accessory, a fashionable green dumpy tree frog poses for the camera while wearing a SNAIL as a hat .
Here's a collection of art for the DIGIT-AL age as these fascinating illusions of landmarks, places and even a banana are made using just a pair of hands .
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .