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.
LIKE SUPERMAN carrying a slimy Lois Lane through the air this frog is treating its mate to a flying lesson .
A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
FULL OF STUNNING colours and swirling shapes, the furrows on these fields create a mix of mesmerising patterns .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height .