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 northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .
CLIMBING, falling and tugging on his weary mum, this little orangutan is up to all kinds of trouble .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
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 .
IN a galaxy not so far away lies a magical display of lights that could be the latest image from NASA .
DIVING boffins fired harpoons into 30-foot-long whale sharks in a bid to put the sea-beasts on Google Maps .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
RACING down the slopes in her tiny ski gear, this TWO-YEAR-OLD girl has already mastered the art of skiing .