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 BIKINI swim with jellyfish sounds like the most painful past-time on the planet .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
PRANKSTER Dom Joly was so livid when he was slapped with a parking ticket that he took to Twitter to vent his anger – only to discover he was the victim of his own gag! The comic got a taste of his own medicine when he was tricked by a fellow joker for the first time in a decade .
A BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
A grand 56-bedroom hotel, once heaving with injured soldiers during the First World War, now lies completely abandoned .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
SITTING on a burning sofa unable to move, one man turns his terrifying dreams into reality .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .