LEVITATING in mid-air, these matrix inspired shots will leave you speechless. For just like in the film, these images appear to show a range of sequences of events in slow-motion. The intriguing photographs were put together by English teacher Brad Hammonds, 27, when he decided to look into the concept of emotional delay. 'The theme of these photos centers around how one can never truly experience the full sensations of any moment until it has already passed,' said Brad. 'In my photos, the viewer can see me suspended in space, hanging momentarily in dangerous or precarious situations
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
This longhorn beetle demon-strates a dark side as it looks just like the devil .
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .