MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters. Using make-up, special effects and light-painting techniques two urban explorers and their partners in grime have travelled around the best of British abandoned site to capture off-radar locations at their most spooky. The creepy photographs were taken by film maker and visual effects artist David Broad, and his partner Julie Kendall, after being gripped by the urban exploration world. 'Julie and I went for a walk one day and saw a sign that read 'danger keep out this is not a playground', well this was like a red flag to a bull and we had to see,' said David
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
NOT YOUR everyday selfie, this plucky diver poses with some of the scariest predators in the ocean .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .
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LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
A BAMBI was dramatically caught in mid-air by a greedy Nile crocodile in a once-in-a-million flying pincer move .
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .