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 cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
A young otter wades through a lake with his eyes set on an older rival’s fish .
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .
A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .
Southern England, the south-west and west Wales have been warned to expect more wild weather, with heavy rain and high tides possibly leading to coastal flooding and travel disruption over the weekend .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .