THESE mesmerising sculptured creations could easily be mistaken for complex stained glass windows but they have infact been cleverly crafted with just one material - PAPER. The intricate paper sculptures were put together by artist Eric Standley, 45, when he stumbled across the project by accident. I was working on another project that included laser cutting circle-based patterns into Cheerios boxes,’ said Eric. ‘When I was leaving the laser lab one day I stacked a few cut pieces together and was blown away by the layered complexity of the different works.
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
SWIMMING in unison, millions of silverside fish dwarf the divers .
As sunlight cascades through its vibrant stained glass windows, every inch of the Nasir-ol-Mulk Mosque bursts with colour .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .