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 little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
AN OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet .
This is the amazing moment two white-tailed kites take an in-flight meal - exchanging prey at 100 foot high in mid air .