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.
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .
An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
As sunlight cascades through its vibrant stained glass windows, every inch of the Nasir-ol-Mulk Mosque bursts with colour .
With stunning scenery and otherworldly vistas, Iceland’s rural beauty is inescapable – especially for Hollywood .
A Canadian couple celebrated their engagement by recreating iconic moments from the film The Notebook .
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .
POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO - Thousands of worshippers gather to celebrate the Papal visit on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .