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.
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
WHETHER FLOATING through space or diving underwater, a lucky baby boy enjoys once in a life time experiences - in his DREAMS .
This is the moment a nimble red fox and a lumbering Alaskan brown bear were locked in a tense stand-off .
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 .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
Beautiful turquoise waves rise and fall in a series of stunning images taken along the coastline of south-eastern Australia .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
This longhorn beetle demon-strates a dark side as it looks just like the devil .