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.
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .
CLINGING onto nothing but ice, this brave climber reaches heights of 1000 FEET as he scales frozen solid waterfalls .
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .
Destroyed buildings and overturned cars are seen after a huge tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma, near Oklahoma City, May 20, 2013 .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
A Romanian photographer has captured the unique patterns of hundreds of human eyes in a series of striking macro shots .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
A project to create an underwater tribute to the stone Moai statues of Easter Island ended in disaster when 15 replica structures were destroyed after toppling from a boat and into the sea .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
