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.
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
As sunlight cascades through its vibrant stained glass windows, every inch of the Nasir-ol-Mulk Mosque bursts with colour .
A diver looks like a minnow as she swims alongside a gigantic whale shark, the largest species of fish on the planet .
Swimming side by side with divers, these manatees will do anything they can to stay warm .
HUNDREDS of hot air balloons decorate the sky above Turkey as the rising sun illuminates the spectacular scenery below .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .