MESMERISING FIELD PATTERNS

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.

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THE ENCHANTING FOREST OF FIREFLIES

WITH the phosphorescent blobs and mesmerising patterns, these spectacular images may look like the hall marks of an enchanted forest but it is in fact the scene of thousands of dancing FIREFLIES .

FROZEN WATERFALLS

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HYENA HAS THE LAST LAUGH

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MOST DANGEROUS ROAD IN THE WORLD

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ADORABLE CHRISTMAS BABIES

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STUNNING UK LIGHTHOUSES

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ALL ABOARD THE MONKEY EXPRESS

Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .

WOMAN DIES AFTER TAXI STABBING

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WAVING SEAL PUP

RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .

ABANDONED TEXTILE MILL

HUNDREDS of colour coordinated yarns lie abandoned in this once thriving textile mill .

FREEZING MANATEES STRUGGLE TO STAY WARM

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STREET FIGHTER CRAZE SPREADS TO LONDON

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