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.
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .
Balanced on one leg, a frog assumes the crane kick martial arts stance made famous in the movie The Karate Kid .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
A British photographer has captured the beauty of London in a stunning series of landscapes shots .
Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO - Thousands of worshippers gather to celebrate the Papal visit on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil .