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.
A photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
DINING under the stars, this restaurant takes you back in time - inside an ancient cave .
From foster care to the MAGICAL world of cosplay, a young girl’s dreams become reality after being adopted by a photography loving couple .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
NEW DELHI, A woman activist of India's main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party crosses a police barricade near the residence of ruling Congress party chief Sonia Gandhi during a protest against the recent rape of a five-year-old girl in New Delhi, India, April 21, 2013 .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
THIS is the fascinating abandoned house, complete with mystery portraits and homely items, that has been dubbed - crooked cottage .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
FULLY equipped with a kitchen and lounge, it's hard to believe this modern holiday let is actually a BUS .
THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS - 250 DRIVERS ARRESTED FOR STREET RACING IN BIRMINGHAM- In Pic - The start line on the Heartlands Parkway Nechels Birmingham .