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.
A grand 56-bedroom hotel, once heaving with injured soldiers during the First World War, now lies completely abandoned .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day and for this greedy camel he can't get enough of his morning feed, as he gate crashes his owner's mealtime .
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 .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
From a floating jelly fish to a relaxed seal, Britain’s unappreciated beach life is captured above and below the water .
OFFERING a glimpse into the past, a mash-up of old and new photographs show how the world’s biggest cities have changed .
