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.
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
AIRPORT staff have been put on alert after diet pills that come in grenade shaped containers sparked security alerts .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
Some will get up close and personal with Mother Nature’s deadliest animals to get the perfect shot, posing the question, what lengths will a photographer go to for that all important picture? But in this case, the question should be what depths .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
A photographer from the United Arab Emirates travelled to Pakistan where he captured the lives of local people in a series of expressive portraits .
From a platter of finger licking chicken wings to a bowl of Chinese noodle soup, these foodie snaps are enough to make your savoury saliva glands drool .
A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .
ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .