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 TEN-THOUSAND square foot wide Avatar-style grove is such a beauty it will leave you feeling VINE .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .
DINING under the stars, this restaurant takes you back in time - inside an ancient cave .
Soldiers standing guard outside the Woolwich barracks in London - Two terror suspects are under armed guard in separate hospitals in London after a serving soldier was hacked to death in the street .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
From a floating jelly fish to a relaxed seal, Britain’s unappreciated beach life is captured above and below the water .
A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .