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 hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .
Say cheese! This cheeky chappy isn’t in the mood to live up to his scary reputation as he is pictured here cracking a killer smile as he goes about his daily business .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
A young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .