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
LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
CLIMBING, falling and tugging on his weary mum, this little orangutan is up to all kinds of trouble .
An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .
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 .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .