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 BEAUTIFUL sight for the eyes and the imagination, these liquid sculptures take shape in many different colours and formations .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .
WELCOME to what could be the world's tallest TOTALLY wooden construction .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .
ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .
A BABY-faced burglar is starting a seven year stretch in custody after being nabbed by a Jaffa Cake .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
Armed with a snorkel, flippers and her skimpy bikini, an intrepid female free diver swims alongside an array of reef sharks .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .