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.
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
A pair of adorable polar bear cubs play-fight with each other in the Alaskan snow .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
AT 4,800 metres high and just three metres wide, this is the most dangerous road in the world .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO - Thousands of worshippers gather to celebrate the Papal visit on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
AT first glance these images could easily be mistaken for photographs, but they are in-fact real life drawings created using nothing but coloured pencils .