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
Exploding out of the water, a great white shark performs a backflip during a hunt for seals .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
A trout manages to escape the jaws of a hungry cormorant - only to find itself back inside the bird's long beak .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
STEPFORD wives from the 1950's and 60's are performing history's most sexist exercise programme .
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 .
Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .
GLAMPING is taken to a whole new level in the form of the luxurious Pop-Up Hotel .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .