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.
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .
AIRPORT staff have been put on alert after diet pills that come in grenade shaped containers sparked security alerts .
HUNDREDS of colour coordinated yarns lie abandoned in this once thriving textile mill .
When couples talk about wanting a white wedding, few will be referring to getting hitched on a glacier sat on top of an active volcano .
AT first glance these images could easily be mistaken for photographs, but they are in-fact real life drawings created using nothing but coloured pencils .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .