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.
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
HUNDREDS of hot air balloons decorate the sky above Turkey as the rising sun illuminates the spectacular scenery below .
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
IN THE not so MISTY MOUNTAINS of Wiltshire, there lies an abandoned hobbit house .
An Indonesian farmer is dragged through muddy water as he clings to the tails of two charging cows .
Say cheese! This cheeky chappy isn’t in the mood to live up to his scary reputation as he is pictured here cracking a killer smile as he goes about his daily business .
