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
Swimming side by side with divers, these manatees will do anything they can to stay warm .
SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
Pic By Graham Gibson/ HotSpot Media - SHARK HYPNOTIST BALANCES SHARK IN PALM OF HIS HAND- In Pic - Diver Tom and Caribbean reef sharks in the Bahamas- A SHARK hypnotist balances these predators in the palm of his hand by sending them to sleep with a gentle nose rub .
A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
HUNDREDS of colour coordinated yarns lie abandoned in this once thriving textile mill .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
This may look like a monster car engine that will leave petrol heads in a spin, but it is in fact a rather snazzy looking COFFEE MACHINE .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .