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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ABANDONED OLD CROW COTTAGE

AN OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .

FAST FOOD FISHING

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THIRSTY SQUIRREL TAKES A BREAK

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MYSTERY OF THE CROOKED COTTAGE

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TROUBLESOME PYLON MEETS EXPLOSIVE END

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GOLDEN EAGLE FESTIVAL

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MISCHIEVOUS FOX CUBS

A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .

ADORABLE SQUIRREL TRIES HER HAND AT PHOTOGRAPHY

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SLOTH SANCTUARY

SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .

JUDGE BLASTED FOR LETTING PAEDO WALK FREE

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