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.
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
Sam Notaro built his own flood defences to protect his four-bedroom home in Moorland, Somerset Flooding is likely to get worse around Somerset as groundwater levels continue to rise .
WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .
From squids to Star Wars, these flipping marvellous creations are pancake portraits .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
A BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .
A photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
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