FULL OF STUNNING colours and swirling shapes, the furrows on these fields create a mix of mesmerising patterns. These fascinating photographs were captured by amateur photographer Zhang Ning, 51, in awe of her native country's beauty after trips across China. 'I am very lucky that my country China is so diverse and large,” explains Zhang Ning, from Dongguan, Guangdong, China. 'It can provide me with numerous opportunities to shoot different landscapes, cultures, traditions.
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
AN American accountant has grown the world's biggest MELON and smashed his way into the record books with his mammoth 350 .
With the vivid red smoke billowing into the sky amid the misty sand dunes, these are the blissful views provided at the break of dawn at a volcano .
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
VIBRANT bursts of colour fill the screen as beautiful flowers blossom in these time-lapse videos .
AN ADORABLE one-eyed kitten has been dubbed the 'pirate cat' because of his pirate-like facial expressions .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .