STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow. With his chin resting on his paws, the furry giant looks like he has a lot to think about in Wapusk National Park, located in northern Manitoba, Canada. These photographs were taken by 39-year-old professional photographer Alberto Ghizzi Panizza, while on a seven day trip to the park. At times Alberto, of Parma, Italy, was just three metres away from the polar bears.
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
SITTING on a burning sofa unable to move, one man turns his terrifying dreams into reality .
These photographs of extreme weather capture storms furiously rolling across the sky above America .
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .
Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
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A couple have tied the knot in a spectacular Harry Potter-themed wedding which cost £45,000 .
A pair of adorable polar bear cubs play-fight with each other in the Alaskan snow .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
BREATHING life back into old photographs, these black and white images are transformed by colour .