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
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
A small Indian monkey is seemingly gob-smacked after reading the latest stock market news .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
STAIRWAY obsessed photographers have captured psychedelic shots that will mesmerise you .
A KITTEN'S teaparty and rat's playing dominoes are the bizarre creations by one of Britain's great eccentrics pictured in an incredible new book .
TENNIS was a game made for three according to the first Victorian rule book .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .