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.
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
Complete with core, mantle and crust, these incredible planet cakes are truly out of this world .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
A young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket .
FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
A photographer from the United Arab Emirates travelled to Pakistan where he captured the lives of local people in a series of expressive portraits .