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.
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 .
Balanced on one leg, a frog assumes the crane kick martial arts stance made famous in the movie The Karate Kid .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
An artist has transformed traditional Thanksgiving dinners into mini-masterpieces .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .
A BRITISH couple are the first to tie the knot inside an enormous GLACIER in Iceland .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .