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.
CLINGING onto nothing but ice, this brave climber reaches heights of 1000 FEET as he scales frozen solid waterfalls .
A grand 56-bedroom hotel, once heaving with injured soldiers during the First World War, now lies completely abandoned .
SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .
This was the chaotic scene when the driver of a 4x4 vehicle became periously trapped under his vehicle for an HOUR when it overturned after a crash on a busy motorway .
Pic By Graham Gibson/ HotSpot Media - SHARK HYPNOTIST BALANCES SHARK IN PALM OF HIS HAND- In Pic - Diver Tom and Caribbean reef sharks in the Bahamas- A SHARK hypnotist balances these predators in the palm of his hand by sending them to sleep with a gentle nose rub .
HUNDREDS of colour coordinated yarns lie abandoned in this once thriving textile mill .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .