STAIRWAY obsessed photographers have captured psychedelic shots that will mesmerise you. Strikingly similar to a light bulb, swirling like a raspberry ripple or twisted like a vortex, you could be forgiven into not realising these are in fact the view from the bottom of a selection of staircases. Photographer Joerg Riehm, 43, decided to capture the design of these urban environments through the art of photography in Germany. 'I try to show the beauty, the design and geometry of urban places, where thousands of people usually just rush through lacking the time to capture the admirable surroundings,' said Joerg
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .
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 .
THE THOUGHT OF BECOMING shipwrecked on a remote destination would fill most holidaymakers with dread .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .
A photographer from the United Arab Emirates travelled to Pakistan where he captured the lives of local people in a series of expressive portraits .
A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .