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.
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
INSIDE Britain's last Naval hospital where scurvy was cured looks like an NHS time capsule .
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .
CAMPED out in the middle of a forest, these unusual hut hotels take you back to basics .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
A BEAUTIFUL sight for the eyes and the imagination, these liquid sculptures take shape in many different colours and formations .
HUNDREDS of colour coordinated yarns lie abandoned in this once thriving textile mill .
