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.
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 .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
A KITTEN'S teaparty and rat's playing dominoes are the bizarre creations by one of Britain's great eccentrics pictured in an incredible new book .
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet .
When couples talk about wanting a white wedding, few will be referring to getting hitched on a glacier sat on top of an active volcano .
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .