MESMERISING FIELD PATTERNS

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.

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CLIMBING BEAR CUB

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RECORD BREAKING WATERMELON

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RED SMOKE AT NIGHT, VOLCANO SPOTTERS DELIGHT

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SMILEY GECKO ENJOYS HIS VIEW FROM THE TOP

Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .

ADORABLE BEAR CUBS SHARE A HUG

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BUBBLE BLOWING BEAR

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VIBRANT TIME-LAPSE VIDEOS CAPTURE BLOSSOMING FLOWERS

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ARRR-DORABLE ONE-EYED PIRATE KITTEN

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HUNGRY WHITE TIGER DIVES FOR FOOD

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