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.
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
BEAUTIFULLY lit by the dim glow of lanterns, a cave in Iceland is transformed into the perfect wedding venue .
OFFERING a glimpse into the past, a mash-up of old and new photographs show how the world’s biggest cities have changed .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
TENNIS was a game made for three according to the first Victorian rule book .
LIKE SUPERMAN carrying a slimy Lois Lane through the air this frog is treating its mate to a flying lesson .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory .