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.
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
These are the amazing close up pictures of North Korea's mass games - after photographers were previously banned from taking shots so close to the dazzling formation dances .
Southern England, the south-west and west Wales have been warned to expect more wild weather, with heavy rain and high tides possibly leading to coastal flooding and travel disruption over the weekend .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
DIVING boffins fired harpoons into 30-foot-long whale sharks in a bid to put the sea-beasts on Google Maps .
WELCOME to the Temple of Zoom where you can “experience” sliding down a Mayan temple into shark infested waters .
AN OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .
A photographer has captured spellbinding images of stars swirling above the English countryside .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
THIS unique holiday accommodation allows you to enjoy a full Flintstones experience .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .