SOARING at 112 miles per hour through the air, this petite blonde certainly lives up to her title as the fastest flying woman in the world. After starting wingsuit flying just seven years ago, American Ellen Brennan, 26, has quickly established a name for herself in the flying world. Gliding above the ground at over 3,500 metres, she effortlessly sails through the sky, giving the birds a run for their money. 'I started skydiving with my dad when I was 18, and then when I got bored of that I started BASE jumping from hot air balloons, bridges and small cliffs,' said Ellen
A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .
NATURE PAPARAZZIS prove you don't have to be Justin Bieber or Cheryl Cole to attract a pack of photographers .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
BREATHING life back into old photographs, these black and white images are transformed by colour .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
As sunlight cascades through its vibrant stained glass windows, every inch of the Nasir-ol-Mulk Mosque bursts with colour .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
Destroyed buildings and overturned cars are seen after a huge tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma, near Oklahoma City, May 20, 2013 .