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 couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
The lighthouses of Brittany, from Brest to Le Conquet, stand tall on France’s north-western coast against stunning scenery .
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
DIVING boffins fired harpoons into 30-foot-long whale sharks in a bid to put the sea-beasts on Google Maps .
Exploding out of the water, a great white shark performs a backflip during a hunt for seals .
AN ADORABLE one-eyed kitten has been dubbed the 'pirate cat' because of his pirate-like facial expressions .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .
A lazy tree frog, tired of hopping along a branch, chooses the slowest form of transport when it jumps on top of an unsuspecting snail .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .