MONSTROUS WAVES DWARF DARE-DEVIL SURFERS

Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world. Every year, thrill-seeking surfers flock to the fishing village of Nazare in Portugal to try their luck on its world famous waters. 38-year-old Portuguese photographer Rui Boino, now living in London, captured the impressive scenes, as brave surfers attempted to conquer the monstrous swells.

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CAT RIPS OFF OWN EARS DUE TO UNTREATED CANCER

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AMAZING AERIAL PATTERNS

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PLAYFUL DOLPHINS SHOW OFF THEIR AQUA AEROBIC SKILLS

These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .

BASHFUL ORANGUTAN

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LIGHTHOUSES OVERLOOK GLOWING SUNRISES

The lighthouses of Brittany, from Brest to Le Conquet, stand tall on France’s north-western coast against stunning scenery .

MOON ART

From shooting hoops to performing kick ups, a boy has a ball with the moon .

IN FLIGHT MEAL

This is the amazing moment two white-tailed kites take an in-flight meal - exchanging prey at 100 foot high in mid air .

AMAZING LIGHTNING PHOTOGRAPHY

STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .

POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO

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ADORABLE SQUIRREL GETS READY FOR A SNOWBALL FIGHT

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FIGHT CUB

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