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
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
This longhorn beetle demon-strates a dark side as it looks just like the devil .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
STEPFORD wives from the 1950's and 60's are performing history's most sexist exercise programme .
