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.
The aurora lights captured in Blair Nebraska, America - WITH electrifying purple and illuminous green brightening up the night sky, this is the rare moment a flash of 'sprite' lightening was captured on camera .
HUDDLED together in the hollow of a tree, it would be easy to overlook these two sleepy owls as they blend into the trunk .
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
HUNDREDS of colour coordinated yarns lie abandoned in this once thriving textile mill .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
From squids to Star Wars, these flipping marvellous creations are pancake portraits .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
A young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket .
A HEIGHT-addicted airline pilot has taken pictures of the Dubai from 1,300-feet .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - BACK TO THE FUTURE WITH AR' KID: A POSTAL SORTER has perfected the art of time travel by delivering images that are from the past .