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
THE THOUGHT OF BECOMING shipwrecked on a remote destination would fill most holidaymakers with dread .
Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
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 .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
THIS DANGER-mad female pensioner could be the oldest Brit to cage dive with CROCODILES .