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.
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
PRANKSTER Dom Joly was so livid when he was slapped with a parking ticket that he took to Twitter to vent his anger – only to discover he was the victim of his own gag! The comic got a taste of his own medicine when he was tricked by a fellow joker for the first time in a decade .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
SHOWING off her best assets for the camera, this cheeky orangutan is in the mood for love, puckering up her lips to blow the biggest kiss she can .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
A pair of adorable polar bear cubs play-fight with each other in the Alaskan snow .
An artist has transformed traditional Thanksgiving dinners into mini-masterpieces .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .