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.
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
Struggling home entertainment chain Blockbuster has been slammed for advertising its workers' jobs while they are still in them in order to scare them into working harder .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
A BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
Say cheese! This cheeky chappy isn’t in the mood to live up to his scary reputation as he is pictured here cracking a killer smile as he goes about his daily business .