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 proud gorilla mum welcomes her newborn baby western lowland gorilla, a critically endangered species .
As sunlight cascades through its vibrant stained glass windows, every inch of the Nasir-ol-Mulk Mosque bursts with colour .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
Some will get up close and personal with Mother Nature’s deadliest animals to get the perfect shot, posing the question, what lengths will a photographer go to for that all important picture? But in this case, the question should be what depths .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
FULL OF STUNNING colours and swirling shapes, the furrows on these fields create a mix of mesmerising patterns .
With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet .
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .