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.
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
NATURE PAPARAZZIS prove you don't have to be Justin Bieber or Cheryl Cole to attract a pack of photographers .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
SOARING at 112 miles per hour through the air, this petite blonde certainly lives up to her title as the fastest flying woman in the world .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
Swimming side by side with divers, these manatees will do anything they can to stay warm .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
FROM motorcycling to department store shopping these spookily faceless people are part of the Chinese-fad for wearing protective solar-visors in public .