STANDING on its hind legs, a nosey polar bear presses its paws against the window of a truck and takes a peek at the tourist inside. The curious 6ft tall bear appears to be deep in thought as it drops down to inspect the tyres of the vehicle, which was parked on a snowy road in the town of Churchill in northern Manitoba, Canada. Raymond Yue photographed the encounter during a trip to the Canadian town where polar bears are prevalent, especially around the coastline.
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
WONDERS of the world have been transformed into their mini-versions in a seven-year round the world adventure .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
These images of vintage cars, bikes and vans, pictured all over the world, could easily have come from a globetrotting petrol-head’s photo album .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
From squids to Star Wars, these flipping marvellous creations are pancake portraits .
Swimming side by side with divers, these manatees will do anything they can to stay warm .