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.
Swirling water and sand create amazing aerial images of river deltas across Iceland .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
A BAMBI was dramatically caught in mid-air by a greedy Nile crocodile in a once-in-a-million flying pincer move .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
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A ROAD KILL munching Scot has chewed on everything from a dead squirrel to an unlucky crow – all in the name of art .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .