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.
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
A BABY-faced burglar is starting a seven year stretch in custody after being nabbed by a Jaffa Cake .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
A NINJA red squirrel cuts a dashing figure as the little fella jumps up to ten-feet between treetops in the Yorkshire Dales .
A photographer has travelled the length of the UK capturing lighthouses and their picturesque surroundings .
Sam Notaro built his own flood defences to protect his four-bedroom home in Moorland, Somerset Flooding is likely to get worse around Somerset as groundwater levels continue to rise .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
Destroyed buildings and overturned cars are seen after a huge tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma, near Oklahoma City, May 20, 2013 .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .