An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field. This magnificent bird of prey means business as she flies in and out nearby barns before landing on the ground. Canadian wildlife photographer Megan Lorenz photographed the owl as it flew through a field in Canada’s capital city, Ottawa. The 39-year-old, of Etobicoke, Toronto, says: “I drove up to Ottawa to take advantage of the high number of snowies that can be found there.
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
FROM motorcycling to department store shopping these spookily faceless people are part of the Chinese-fad for wearing protective solar-visors in public .
A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .
These images of vintage cars, bikes and vans, pictured all over the world, could easily have come from a globetrotting petrol-head’s photo album .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
BEHIND the doors of this building, with its stacks of mattresses and discarded remains of wheelchairs, lies another victim of austerity cuts .
A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
THIS unique holiday accommodation allows you to enjoy a full Flintstones experience .