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.
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
Beautiful turquoise waves rise and fall in a series of stunning images taken along the coastline of south-eastern Australia .
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO - Thousands of worshippers gather to celebrate the Papal visit on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil .
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .
SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .
