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.
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
Sitting all alone on drift ice in the Arctic Ocean, this lonely little fella looks lost .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
From the rolling hills of the Brecon Beacons to the still waters in the Lake District, these photographs capture autumnal landscapes across Great Britain perfectly .