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
Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .
ALL IS not as it seems in these deceptive cityscapes .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
WITH the phosphorescent blobs and mesmerising patterns, these spectacular images may look like the hall marks of an enchanted forest but it is in fact the scene of thousands of dancing FIREFLIES .
A Brit photographer has captured one of the world's most camera-shy species of fish - during a game of underwater peek-a-boo .
An aerial view of flooding in Gloucestershire .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
These photographs of extreme weather capture storms furiously rolling across the sky above America .