FLAMINGOS from above look like the pink algae they eat. Aerial shots of some of the TWO-MILLION pink flying birds that gather to feed in the world's largest desert lake resemble the type of tiny pink microbes they eat and give them their distinctive pink colour. But if you look a little closer you'll see the fantastic feathered creatures skimming gently over the serene waters of Lake Turkana in Kenya's spectacular Rift Valley. Travel photographer Michael Poliza, 55, from Hamburg in Germany travelled to the great lakes of Kenya and Tanzania to take these extraordinary pictures of Africa from above. 'These lakes are each an absolute flamingo paradise,' he said.
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
SWIMMING in unison, millions of silverside fish dwarf the divers .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
THESE are the Disney Princesses you wouldn't want to run into in a dark alley .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
Southern England, the south-west and west Wales have been warned to expect more wild weather, with heavy rain and high tides possibly leading to coastal flooding and travel disruption over the weekend .
BEHIND the doors of this building, with its stacks of mattresses and discarded remains of wheelchairs, lies another victim of austerity cuts .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .