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.
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
The rock restaurant, located in Zanzibar – THIS unique restaurant really does boast breath-taking views - as it is perched on a rock in the middle of the sea .
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .
Some will get up close and personal with Mother Nature’s deadliest animals to get the perfect shot, posing the question, what lengths will a photographer go to for that all important picture? But in this case, the question should be what depths .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .
Say cheese! This cheeky chappy isn’t in the mood to live up to his scary reputation as he is pictured here cracking a killer smile as he goes about his daily business .
A COUNCIL has come under fire for slapping fines on people’s GRAVESTONES for breaching petty regulations on pot plants .
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
Swirling water and sand create amazing aerial images of river deltas across Iceland .