MESMERIZING night sky photographs offer a spellbinding look at the stars. These pictures of star trails across Singapore, captured by photographer Justin Ng, features amazing patterns as stars appear to spiral through the sky. The 36 year old photographer started taking astronomical images after he accidentally captured the Milky Way in 2012, on a visit to Mount Bromo. ‘People are generally sceptical on star trails images taken in Singapore because the city is heavily light polluted,’ says Justin, of Singapore.
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
It’s a role reversal in the Visayan Sea as HUNDREDS of tiny, glistening eggs are carried around inside the mouth of their cardinalfish father .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
A project to create an underwater tribute to the stone Moai statues of Easter Island ended in disaster when 15 replica structures were destroyed after toppling from a boat and into the sea .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .