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.
Armed with a snorkel, flippers and her skimpy bikini, an intrepid female free diver swims alongside an array of reef sharks .
From a platter of finger licking chicken wings to a bowl of Chinese noodle soup, these foodie snaps are enough to make your savoury saliva glands drool .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
ALL IS not as it seems in these deceptive cityscapes .
An American black bear mimics John Travolta’s famous Saturday Night Fever dance move by hurling its arm in the air .
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 .
GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .
A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .
