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
This is the moment a nimble red fox and a lumbering Alaskan brown bear were locked in a tense stand-off .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
With an abandoned tricycle sitting in an empty corridor, this derelict but once grand mansion could be the setting for The Shining .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
THIS is the shocking moment a clumsy radio newsreader plunged into a freezing canal while texting her boyfriend instead of looking where she was going .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
If you tune into primetime coverage of the 2012 Olympic Games, you’re most likely going to see London’s new Aquatic Center from many angles as athletes from all around the globe compete for the top spot on the podium .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .