An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake. Pictured in the Scottish Highlands, the bird hits the water before lifting off with a rainbow trout in its talons. The striking photographs were captured by 16-year-old student Samuel Aron, of Watford, when he visited the Rothiemurchus fishery in Aviemore, Scotland.
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
OFFERING a glimpse into the past, a mash-up of old and new photographs show how the world’s biggest cities have changed .
HUDDLED together in the hollow of a tree, it would be easy to overlook these two sleepy owls as they blend into the trunk .
From squids to Star Wars, these flipping marvellous creations are pancake portraits .
A COUNCIL has come under fire for slapping fines on people’s GRAVESTONES for breaching petty regulations on pot plants .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
NOT YOUR everyday selfie, this plucky diver poses with some of the scariest predators in the ocean .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .