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.
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
CCTV shows a dark figure dumping the dog- A pet dog suffering with cancer has been put down after being dumped at an animal rescue in what officials said is the worst abandonment of any animal they have witnessed .
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .
BEHIND the doors of this building, with its stacks of mattresses and discarded remains of wheelchairs, lies another victim of austerity cuts .
Sitting all alone on drift ice in the Arctic Ocean, this lonely little fella looks lost .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
AN OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .