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
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
NEW DELHI, A woman activist of India's main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party crosses a police barricade near the residence of ruling Congress party chief Sonia Gandhi during a protest against the recent rape of a five-year-old girl in New Delhi, India, April 21, 2013 .
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .
The aurora lights captured in Blair Nebraska, America - WITH electrifying purple and illuminous green brightening up the night sky, this is the rare moment a flash of 'sprite' lightening was captured on camera .
SWIMMING slowly towards the shore, a small group of bottlenose dolphins arrive for breakfast at a beach in Western Australia .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .
SNOWBOARDING in your £2,000 wedding dress sounds like a nightmare for most brides .