WONDERS of the world have been transformed into their mini-versions in a seven-year round the world adventure. From ancient wonders like the legendary Acropolis of Greece and the stone heads of Easter Island to modern icons such as the famous Brooklyn Bridge in New York and London’s Houses of Parliament – these are the mini-monuments that will dazzle you. Other outstanding pictures include the Eiffel Tower made to look like a toy over the Paris, the jaw-dropping vista of Machu Picchu in Peru made tiny and while not technically a wonder the fun image of a dreamy landscape invaded by hot-air balloons has been included.By using a photo-processing method called tilt-shift, New York photographer Richard Silver, 51, spent £20K over seven-years to create the eye-popping visual feast from across the planet.
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - FUNKY BUMP: FROM MIRROR bellies to rainbow bumps these pregnancy casts of stone and bronze could be the funkiest way to preserve your bump for posterity .
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .
MESMERIZING night sky photographs offer a spellbinding look at the stars .
ALL IS not as it seems in these deceptive cityscapes .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .