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.
Balanced on one leg, a frog assumes the crane kick martial arts stance made famous in the movie The Karate Kid .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
The beds are consumed by moss instead of customers at this abandoned hotel .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS - 250 DRIVERS ARRESTED FOR STREET RACING IN BIRMINGHAM- In Pic - The start line on the Heartlands Parkway Nechels Birmingham .
Destroyed buildings and overturned cars are seen after a huge tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma, near Oklahoma City, May 20, 2013 .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .