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.
A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .
A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
DINING under the stars, this restaurant takes you back in time - inside an ancient cave .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
IN a galaxy not so far away lies a magical display of lights that could be the latest image from NASA .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
A pair of adorable polar bear cubs play-fight with each other in the Alaskan snow .
MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .