THIS is the fascinating abandoned house, complete with mystery portraits and homely items, that has been dubbed - crooked cottage. The mystery building located somewhere in rural Hertfordshire is rumoured to have had a husband and wife living there. According to hearsay, the husband died and the wife tried to live alone but became ill and was put into care. However no-one ever returned to collect the couple’s belongings. Whatever the truth, a 1950s home stands almost untouched apart from decades of dust and clutter which is now strewn across the lopsided relic.
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
NATURE PAPARAZZIS prove you don't have to be Justin Bieber or Cheryl Cole to attract a pack of photographers .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .