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.
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .
These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .
Lying angelically with a range of expressions etched on their tiny faces, little bundles of joy are innocently captured in their first few days in these adorable photographs .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
TUGGING at his exhausted mum's ears, a beautiful baby orangutan refuses to settle for a nap as he begins a game of peek-a-boo .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
