A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano. Captured in East Java, Indonesia, these images capture the annual meteor shower that takes place above Mount Bromo. The spectacular photographs were captured by Singapore photographer Justin Ng. 'In these photographs you can see the meteor shower taking place above the active volcano, Mount Bromo, which was spewing sulphur,' says 36 year old Justin.
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .
A photographer from the United Arab Emirates travelled to Pakistan where he captured the lives of local people in a series of expressive portraits .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .
SWIMMING slowly towards the shore, a small group of bottlenose dolphins arrive for breakfast at a beach in Western Australia .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
BEHIND the doors of this building, with its stacks of mattresses and discarded remains of wheelchairs, lies another victim of austerity cuts .