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 quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
When couples talk about wanting a white wedding, few will be referring to getting hitched on a glacier sat on top of an active volcano .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
AIRPORT staff have been put on alert after diet pills that come in grenade shaped containers sparked security alerts .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
Here's a collection of art for the DIGIT-AL age as these fascinating illusions of landmarks, places and even a banana are made using just a pair of hands .
A BUMPER season of births has left zoo with three of the cutest exotic kittens you're likely to see .
FROM motorcycling to department store shopping these spookily faceless people are part of the Chinese-fad for wearing protective solar-visors in public .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .