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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STUNNING CONTRAST OF ENGLISH SETTINGS

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N-ICE DAY FOR A CLIMB

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LONDON HELICOPTER CRASH

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AERIAL PICTURES OF FURTHER FLOODING AS HEAVY RAIN CONTINUES

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STUNNING ENGLISH COUNTRYSIDE

LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .

SHIVERING SQUIRREL

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UNLIKELY PLAYMATES: BRAVE CHICKS PLAY WITH A PYTHON

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