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.
IN a galaxy not so far away lies a magical display of lights that could be the latest image from NASA .
These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .
MESMERIZING night sky photographs offer a spellbinding look at the stars .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
The beds are consumed by moss instead of customers at this abandoned hotel .
A photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
WELCOME to the Temple of Zoom where you can “experience” sliding down a Mayan temple into shark infested waters .
A Little owl looks down the lens of a camera and gives the photographer a cheeky wink .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .