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.
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
Swimming side by side with divers, these manatees will do anything they can to stay warm .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
NATURE PAPARAZZIS prove you don't have to be Justin Bieber or Cheryl Cole to attract a pack of photographers .
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
A photographer has captured spellbinding images of stars swirling above the English countryside .
GLAMPING is taken to a whole new level in the form of the luxurious Pop-Up Hotel .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .